Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang recently met with the family members of the late Hon. R.G. Senanayake, the former Sri Lankan Minister of Trade and Commerce who played a pivotal role in negotiating and signing the historic 1952 Rubber-Rice Pact between Sri Lanka and China.
During the meeting, Ambassador Wei reaffirmed China’s commitment to honoring long-standing diplomatic and economic ties, emphasizing that China will never forget its historic allies. He expressed his desire for the enduring bilateral friendship forged through early milestones like the Rubber-Rice Pact to be preserved and passed down through generations. (Newswire)
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