Chinese Defence Minister arrives in Sri Lanka today

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General Wei Fenghe, Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister.

Chinese State Councillor and Defence Minister, General Wei Fenghe will arrive in Sri Lanka today, April 27, on a two day official visit, the Government Information Department confirmed.

He will hold bilateral discussions with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and senior officials.

This will be the second-highest visit by a Chinese official following senior Chinese diplomat, Yang Jiechi’s visit in October.

The visit is arranged under the air-bubble concept due to COVID-19.