Sri Lanka likely to set up consulate in Chengdu

Embassy of Sri Lanka in China has presented notes to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on establishing a consulate in Chengdu.

Early this month, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama led a group to visit Sichuan. During his visit, the foreign minister had an interview with representatives of local enterprises and

talked with earthquake victims in the province.

Chengdu is a central city and transportation hub in western China, and it is very important to set up a consulate in Chengdu to further promote the cooperation between Sri Lanka and western China, said Sri Lankan Ambassador to China Karunatilaka Amunugama, member of the visiting group, before leaving Chengdu on July 5.

Up to now, Chengdu has eight consulates of foreign countries, including the USA, Germany, France, Thailand, Korea, Singapore, Pakistan and the Philippines.