Vijitha Herath, the foreign minister of Sri Lanka, recently stated that he wanted to improve diplomatic relations with China. He underlined the value of preserving cordial ties with China in a statement released on December 17, 2024, which reflected Sri Lanka’s strategic approach to international diplomacy in the face of regional complexity.
Having been a member of parliament for the Gampaha District since 2000, Herath has a lengthy political background in Sri Lanka and has been in office since November 2024. His prior posts in the government demonstrate his broad background in public service and governance.
The demand for better ties with China is consistent with Sri Lanka’s overarching foreign policy objectives, which include balancing ties with major powers while tackling regional and local issues.
