A discussion on addressing challenges in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector, as well as related environmental issues, under the Memorandum of Understanding on Enhancing China–Sri Lanka Agricultural Productivity, was held yesterday morning (22) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Secretary to the President, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

During the discussion, extensive deliberations took place on jointly implementing programmes between China and Sri Lanka aimed at resolving issues in the country’s agriculture sector and enhancing overall productivity.

Further discussions focused on the potential use of Chinese technology and tools to address challenges in the agriculture sector and associated environmental concerns. Attention was also given to minimising crop damage caused by wild animals, as well as the assistance that could be extended by China for the cleaning and restoration of the Beira Lake.

Among those present at the discussion were Senior Lecturer of the Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Vishvajith Kandegama; Professor Zhang Guozhu of Guizhou University; and Cao Xuan and Wei Ping of the Department of Commerce and Management, Hubei Province, along with several other representatives.