Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Chinese ambassador in Colombo Qi Zhenhong emphasised the importance of cultural exchanges in deepening mutual understanding between the two nations, at the opening of the Chinese Zodiac Culture Exhibition titled 'An Auspicious Year of the Snake' at the China Cultural Centre in Sri Lanka.

He envisioned cultural exchange as the guiding light of the Maritime Silk Road, a bridge connecting the peoples of China and Sri Lanka.

Speaking at the launch, Ambassador Qi said both Sri Lanka and China have consistently fostered mutual understanding and built consensus through dialogue between civilisations and people-to-people connections.

The exhibition comes as the world welcomes the Year of the Snake - a symbol of wisdom, re...