Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The government is hoping to finalize the agreement related to the SINOPEC Oil Refinery Project in Hambantota in the first quarter of 2026.

This was conveyed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi during his brief visit to Sri Lanka.

The meeting was held in a bid to further strengthen bilateral engagement and advance the Strategic Cooperative Partnership between the two countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

The discussion also focused on enhancing partnership in the areas of trade, investment, development cooperation and tourism.

Meanwhile, Minister Herath has extended deep appreciation to the government and the people of China ...