Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- China and Sri Lanka are working closely towards better cooperation to increase agricultural productivity to help alleviate poverty in Sri Lanka, Chinese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan said yesterday.

The Ambassador, speaking to the media at the Lotus Tower in Colombo yesterday, said a delegation from China was presently in Sri Lanka researching and learning on dry season problems and exploring more ways to help mitigate those problems.

"One area they have looked into is the potential to create artificial rain to help farmers survive the dry season. Both Sri Lankan and Chinese Governments have paid more attention to enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector and poverty related issues. Jointly, we hope to...