Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Ambassador Dr.Palitha Kohona visited Shanghai from March 30 to April 1. He met a number of leading business persons, some of whom were from Zhejiang.

Among the matters discussed were the possibility of investing in Sri Lanka's silica and graphite resources and local value addition, formally partnering with and promoting Sri Lanka at the next China International Import Expo (CIIE), partnering with Sri Lanka in sporting and cultural matters, taking a Wushu team to Sri Lanka on a demonstration tour and making a movie for Sri Lanka and Chinese audiences based on martial arts. Such a movie, for which there was considerable business enthusiasm, is expected to generate wide tourism interest as well. Shanghai being the lead...