A high-level discussion on addressing challenges in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector and related environmental concerns was held this morning at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. The meeting was held in line with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Enhancing China–Sri Lanka Agricultural Productivity.
According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), the discussion focused on jointly implementing programmes between Sri Lanka and China to resolve key challenges in the agriculture sector while improving overall productivity.
Participants also explored the potential use of Chinese technology and tools to address agricultural issues and associated environmental concerns.
Attention was given to measures to minimise crop damage caused by wild animals, as well as possible Chinese assistance for the cleaning and restoration of the Beira Lake.
The discussion was attended by Senior Lecturer Vishvajith Kandegama of the Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Professor Zhang Guozhu of Guizhou University, Cao Xuan and Wei Ping from the Department of Commerce and Management of Hubei Province, along with several other representatives.
