Exclusive with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya sits down for an exclusive interview with Leaders Talk. Impressed by China's development, she said, It is it's almost miraculous, right? When you see how much has been achieved . Speaking highly of President Xi Jinping's vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity , she noted, We have to think of a shared future. And a shared journey. And this is something that we need mindful of all the time and not think [music] in isolation . Looking ahead to stronger bilateral ties, she said, This relationship, [music] I am confident, will continue to be an example of a what a good strong bilateral relationship, one that is based on mutual [music] respect, and commitment, and trust, and what it can deliver for both countries. Stay tuned Hello and welcome to Leaders Talk, where we meet leaders, thinkers, and trailblazers . I'm Hu Yaoke. . Today, we are joined by the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Harini Amarasuriya . During her visit in China, what has left a deepest impression on her ? What are her expectations for bilateral cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative ? And what vision does she hold for Sri Lanka's development ? Stay with us as we explore these questions and more in today's conversation . Prime Minister Amarasuriya, it's a great pleasure to have you on Leaders Talk . Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here . This is your first visit to China after taking office . Oh, yes . First, I'd like to know how would you describe the current state of the two countries' relations ? We've had a long standing relationship, and this is a new chapter , and I think a stronger chapter because I I only see the relationship getting stronger , becoming stronger, because the thinking process is aligned, the vision is more aligned , and the strategies are more aligned . So, this relationship, I I am confident , will continue to be an example of a what a good strong bilateral relationship , one that is based on mutual respect, and commitment, and trust , and what it can deliver for both countries . During her visit to China, Prime Minister Amarasuriya took part in a city walk , exploring a number of cultural landmarks [music] and experiencing firsthand