China will constantly remain a trusted friend and ally of Sri Lanka, stated Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, throughout a ceremony held at the Ministry of Education in Battaramulla today (16 ).
At the event, it was formally announced that the entire requirement of fabric for school uniforms for the year 2025valued at Rs.
5,171 millionhas been provided as a grant by the Government of China.The ceremony was participated in by the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Dr.
Harini Amarasuriya, together with other dignitaries.In his address, Ambassador Qi Zhenhong mentioned: China will always be your dependable brother and assistant whenever Sri Lanka needs it.
Children are not just the future of this country but likewise the successors of the ChinaSri Lanka relationship.
Every stitch on their uniforms will inform the story of shared cooperation in between our 2 ancient civilizations.
I highly appreciate the contribution and commitment of Prime Minister Dr.
Harini Amarasuriya to the education sector in Sri Lanka.Speaking at the occasion, Prime Minister Dr.
Harini Amarasuriya expressed her appreciation to the Chinese federal government and people: Sri Lanka and China share a long-standing relationship and custom of cooperation.
The contribution of school uniform material is a considerable gesture in this sustaining relationship.
In 2023 and 2024, the Chinese federal government supplied a considerable part of our national requirement for school consistent materials.
In 2025, they have contributed the whole supply.This support comes at a really tough time for Sri Lanka and is deeply valued.
Our government has currently sent a request for continued assistance from China for the year 2026.
On behalf of the children and moms and dads of our nation, I extend genuine thanks to the Chinese government and individuals of China.