The leader of Sri Lanka navigates the China-India rivalry on a visit …
Jan 15, 2025 · BEIJING (AP) — Sri Lanka and China signed a series of cooperation agreements on Wednesday following talks between their leaders, one month after Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made India his first overseas trip since winning election last September.. The support of the two regional powerhouses — and rivals — is crucial for Sri Lanka to emerge from its worst economic crisis ...
Sri Lankan President Seals Several Deals in China
2 days ago · During his visit to China from January 14-17, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake secured several agreements, including a $3.7 billion deal with Sinopec to set up an oil refinery in ...
Sri Lanka's new leader must balance ties between regional …
Sep 25, 2024 · Anura Kumara Dissanayake, 55, won the weekend election in an extraordinary political upset against an old political guard that voters blame for tipping the country into its worst economic crisis two years ago.
Xi Jinping Holds Talks with President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake
2 days ago · On the afternoon of January 15, 2025, President Xi Jinping held talks with President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is in China for a state visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Sri Lanka enjoy a traditional friendship. Bilateral relations have maintained sound and stable ...
Dissanayake secures $3.7 bn Chinese FDI for oil refinery
Jan 16, 2025 · Sri Lanka has secured “one of its largest FDIs”, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced after signing a $3.7 billion-agreement with Sinopec during his ongoing state visit to China.
Chinese Communist Party Delegation Meets NPP leader, Anura Kumara ...
Apr 23, 2024 · A delegation, led by Sun Haiyan, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Affairs of the Chinese Communist Party, met with National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP head office this morning (April 23).
Beyond Debt: China-Sri Lanka Economic Relations in a New Era
Jan 14, 2025 · Anura Kumara Dissanayake is well aware that his handling of Sri Lanka’s vulnerable economy will determine his political future. Demystifying China’s Role in Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring...
Which Candidate Is China Likely to Back in Sri Lanka’s 2024 ...
Sep 9, 2024 · Anura Kumara Dissanayake, candidate of the leftist National People’s Power in the presidential election, at a meeting with Sun Haiyan, deputy minister of the Department of International...
Sri Lanka President Dissanayake to visit China from January 14
Jan 7, 2025 · President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit China from January 14 to 17, the Cabinet Spokesman announced on Tuesday (January 7, 2025), confirming the Sri Lankan leader’s second state...
After India visit, Dissanayake discusses maritime research and ...
Dec 18, 2024 · A day after returning from India following a three-day visit, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake discussed Chinese development partnership, investments and a possible resumption of...