A Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation returned to Colombo last week (05) after successfully completing a workshop in the People’s Republic of China, focused on governance, development, and parliamentary diplomacy.
Led by Deputy Minister of Mass Media Kaushalya Ariyarathna, the delegation participated in the programme organized by the International Cooperation Center of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) from 26 May to 04 June 2026.
During the visit, members attended sessions conducted by senior Chinese academics, researchers, and officials on China’s governance framework, development strategy, democratic consultation mechanisms, and national policy direction.
The delegation also visited key national institutions, including the National People’s Congress Conference Hall and the Great Hall of the People, and joined a reception hosted by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing on 29 May to mark International Tea Day, showcasing Sri Lanka’s tea heritage.
The programme continued in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, where the delegation observed projects in smart infrastructure, advanced technology, communications, agriculture, and new energy industries.
According to a Parliament statement, the workshop provided a valuable platform for parliamentary diplomacy, institutional exchange, and knowledge‑sharing, further strengthening the longstanding friendly relations between Sri Lanka and China. (Newswire)
