The China Economic, Educational and Cultural Association was officially inaugurated on March 11, 2023, during a meeting chaired by the Sri Lankan Ambassador to China, Dr. Palitha Kohona, at the Embassy. The event was attended by Sri Lankan businessmen, entrepreneurs, professionals, and the student community from Beijing and nearby provinces.
The newly established association aims to promote connectivity between the Sri Lankan government and Sri Lankans in China. It will play a pivotal role in enhancing tourism, investment, and market access for Sri Lankan products, working in close partnership with the Embassy.
Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona, in his address, highlighted the current economic situation in Sri Lanka and the crucial role of overseas Sri Lankans in the country’s recovery process. He welcomed all Sri Lankans in China to contribute to the Embassy’s efforts in achieving economic, tourism, investment, and other goals. He urged the student community, in particular, to work alongside the local community in building bridges between China and Sri Lanka, encouraging them to learn the language and familiarize themselves with cultural manners.
The newly elected office bearers of the association include Chairman Chiranjaya Udumullage, Secretary Jerry Adrian, Treasurer U. Darshika, Social Coordinator Ravimal Handuwala, and Student Representative Asela Prabhath. Other office bearers elected were Vice Chairman Anura Banda, Assistant Secretary Trevor Adrian, Assistant Social Secretary Dinushi Weerasinghe, Assistant Treasurer Andrea Perera, and Assistant Student Representative Sithumina Godewatta.
