Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Visits Sri Lanka on Transit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (12) for a brief transit stop while returning to China after an official visit to South Africa.

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Published: Jan 12, 2026, 10:43 AM IST

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Visits Sri Lanka on Transit

Minister Wang Yi arrived from Durban, South Africa, accompanied by a 17-member Chinese delegation. This stop in Sri Lanka forms part of his return journey following high-level diplomatic engagements in South Africa, reflecting China’s ongoing international outreach efforts.