Sri Lanka, China Strengthen Ties in Education & Digital Transformation Push š
ā¢ Bilateral Cooperation: PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met new Chinese Ambassador Wei Huaxiang to boost ties in education and digital transformation ahead of 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2027. ā¢ School Uniform Support: Discussions targeted shifting annual Chinese uniform donations into a 3 to 5-year long-term framework for predictable delivery to Sri Lankan students. ā¢ Digital Education: Chinese-assisted initiatives will provide 900 smart devices across 500 smart classrooms to accelerate education digitalisation. China pledged direct support for Sri Lanka's Task Force on Digital Transformation of Education. ā¢ Scholarships & Safety: Talks covered expansion of the Chinese Government and Ambassador Scholarship Programs, along with international cooperation on children's online safety and climate resilience.