The President of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping will be undertaking a State visit to Sri Lanka from 16th to 17th September 2014, at the invitation of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. It would be recalled that President Rajapaksa paid a landmark State visit to China in May 2013 during which both leaders agreed to elevate the bilateral relations to a 'Strategic Cooperation Partnership', by substantially expanding the mandate for engagement.

 A number of bilateral Agreements and MOUs are expected to be signed during the forthcoming visit. President Xi will be accompanied by First Lady, Madam Peng Liyuan and a high level official delegation. This will be the first visit by a Head of State of China to Sri Lanka in 28 years.

Ministry of External Affairs
Colombo

9th September 2014