As the Commercial Counselor of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in China, Ms. Narika Kodikata has been committed to deepening economic and trade exchanges between Sri Lanka and China, especially in promoting Sri Lanka’s export trade to China, attracting Chinese investment, and promoting the country’s tourism industry The results are remarkable. She is convinced that the Chinese market, with a population of 1.4 billion, contains unlimited potential and is an important engine for Sri Lanka to achieve national development.

The China International Import Expo (CIIE) has become a key bridge connecting China and Sri Lanka. Every November, this event attracts global attention and provides a platform for Sri Lankan companies to communicate directly with their Chinese counterparts and consumers. Ms. Narika Kodikata emphasized that the CIIE is not only a window to display products, but also an excellent opportunity to establish brand image and understand the latest market developments and development trends.

Last year, Sri Lanka exported $57 million worth of Ceylon tea to the Chinese market. This figure not only reflects the prosperity of trade between the two countries, but also symbolizes the deep friendship between the two peoples. Ms. Narika said that tea is an indispensable part of the lives of the people of the two countries. It is not only a drink, but also a bridge of friendship connecting China and Sri Lanka.

In addition, Ms. Narika Kodikata spoke highly of the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by China. She believes that in the ten years since the initiative was put forward, cooperation in investment, trade and personnel exchanges among the co-building countries has been significantly strengthened. As an important participant in the Belt and Road Initiative, Sri Lanka has received a large number of infrastructure construction projects, which has greatly promoted the country's development.Editor/Cheng Liting