President Ranil Wickremesinghe, accompanied by the First Lady, was an esteemed guest at the welcome banquet held in his honor by Chinese President Xi Jinping and the First Lady. The grand event took place at the illustrious Great Hall of the People in Beijing and saw the participation of Heads of Delegation from various countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

The occasion was significant as President Wickremesinghe is currently in Beijing to partake in the third international forum of the Belt and Road Initiative. This gathering represents a platform for countries to collaborate and explore opportunities for infrastructure development, trade, and economic cooperation.