President’s China visit highlights
President Mahinda Rajapaksa was in China for three days to
participate as a special invitee at the Expo summit on the invitation of
Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao.
The Expo 2010 summit began last Saturday in line with the Expo 2010
Exhibition in Shanghai, China. The subject of urban modernization under
sustainable development was discussed at length.
The need for nature friendly cities under the theme ‘Better City,
Better Life’ too was discussed extensively.
The world leaders’ attention was also drawn to the history of the
exhibition.
It was emphasized that this was not just a trade exhibition but one
which showcased participating countries identity and their technological
progress.
The leaders of Nepal, Finland, Hungaria, State of Bahama, the Expo
2010 General Secretary and UN General Secretary Ban-ki-moon also
participated.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa with Chinese Prime Minister Wen
Jiabao |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa attends the opening ceremony of
the Expo 2010 Summit Forum in Shanghai along with other
world leaders. |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa with Nepalese President Yan
Baran Yadev |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa meeting Sri Lankan children. Sri
Lankan Ambassador to China Karunathilake Amunugama is also
in the picture. |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa being welcomed on arrival in
China. |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa being welcomed to the Sri Lankan
stall at the World Expo 2010 |
President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Sri Lankan stall |
A colourful item presented at the closing ceremony of the
World Expo 2010 |
| Pictures
by Sudath Silva |
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