The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of People’s Republic of China donated a large consignment of medical equipment including multipara monitors, high flow oxygen nasal therapy machines, oxygen concentrators, oxygen cylinders and several other items valued at Sri Lanka Rupees 127 Million. This contribution is in addition to previous donations of COVID 19 related medical equipment and vaccines by China.

Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris has highlighted the warm and special relationship and the multi-faceted nature of the partnership between Sri Lanka and China in his opening remarks at the bilateral meeting with the State Councillor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi held at Temple Trees on 9 January, 2022.

During his courtesy call on Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris raised the issue of increased employment opportunities in ROK for Sri Lankan workers.

The dawn of the New Year instinctively inspires us to look to the future with optimism and determination. Therefore, we welcome the year 2022 with great enthusiasm and anticipation.