Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath has proposed that China support the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Sri Lanka as a donation, aligning with the country’s plans to import large numbers of electric vehicles, including from China.
The Minister highlighted that the initiative would be vital, as the government also plans to introduce more electric buses in the future. He made these remarks during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning (29).
Ambassador Qi Zhenhong responded positively to the proposal and agreed to convey it to the Chinese government for consideration.
During the meeting, Minister Herath also requested urgent Chinese assistance for the reconstruction of railway lines and bridges damaged by the ongoing floods. The Ambassador agreed to immediately bring the request to the attention of the Chinese government.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said he hopes to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Ditva and discuss possible avenues of assistance with the Chinese government across all necessary sectors.
