Chinese FM visits Sri Lanka briefly…
January 12, 2026
The Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this morning (12) during a transit stop en route to China, following an official visit to South Africa. Minister Wang Yi, accompanied by a 17-member Chinese delegation, landed in Sri Lanka while returning from Durban, South Africa.
During his brief visit, the Chinese Foreign Minister met with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, this morning (12) for bilateral discussions. The discussions focused primarily on reviewing Sri Lanka’s reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah and on the formal announcement of aid and assistance being extended by the Chinese government.
