China- SL diplomatic relations celebrated

Nimal Wijesinghe Anuradhapura Additional District group correspondent

A Chinese cultural show was conducted recently in Anuradhapura to commemorate the completion of 60 years since signing the rubber- rice agreement between China and Sri Lanka, and the 56 years of continuous diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The show was held at the Anuradhapura Harischandra esplanade.

The Chinese embassy jointly with the Cultural Affairs Ministry and Anuradhapura Municipal Council organised the event.

North Central Province Chief Minister Berty Premalal Dissanayake, Agrarian and Wild Life Conservation Minister S M Chandrasena, Parliamentarian Shehan Semasinghe, Provincial Council Minister H B Semasinghe and Anuradhapura Mayor H P Somadasa were also present.