At an invitation extended by Commander of the PLA Navy, Admiral Wu Shengli, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage visited China from 21st to 26th April 2013.
During the visit, the Commander of the Navy was able to hold wide ranging discussions on matters of mutual interests and bilateral importance with the Commander of the PLA Navy and officials. He called on The Chief of General Staff PLA, General Fang Fenghui, Commander of the South Sea Fleet Vice Admiral Jiang Weilie and President of Navy Marine Academy, Captain Shen Changfeng. During his stay in South Sea Fleet Headquarters he was able to visit PLA Navy Frigate 569.
The Commander of the Navy and President of the Sri Lanka Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Srima Colombage also attended a dinner hosted by Commander of the PLA Navy Admiral Wu Shengli and Commander of the South Sea Fleet Vice Admiral Jiang Weilie.
The visit has strengthened the relations between Sri Lanka and China which maintain close, cordial and mutually supportive relations in a number of fields. PLA Navy offers advanced and specialized training to SLN personnel and both forces have friendly relations which reflect their camaraderie and professional commitments.