On April 10, 2008, Chinese President Hu Jintao met with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse in the city of Sanya in China's southernmost Hainan province.

Hu said during President Mahinda Rajapakse's visit to China last February, the two heads of state reached broad consensus on advancing bilateral ties. Various agreements have been implemented seriously over the past one year, he said. Hailing the activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties and "China-Sri Lanka Friendship Year" as very successful, Hu said China is satisfied with the status quo of bilateral ties with rapidly growing bilateral trade, smooth implementation of energy, ports and other large cooperation projects and fruitful sports and cultural exchanges.

Hu pointed out that both countries are in an important period of economic growth and to strengthen economic and trade cooperation between the two countries conforms to the fundamental interests of both peoples and is also conducive to promoting economic and social development of the two countries. China is ready to work with Sri Lanka to continue advancing mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas for the benefits of both peoples, he added.

Rajapakse spoke highly of Sri Lanka-China friendly relations and cooperation in all areas, expressing appreciation for China's precious support to Sri Lanka's economic and social development. He emphasized that Sri Lanka is ready to continue expanding mutually beneficial cooperation with China. The president also introduced the current domestic situation in Sri Lanka, adding that China sincerely hopes for an early realization of peace, stability and prosperity in Sri Lanka.

Hu said China will send a high-profile delegation to the 15th Summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to be held in Sri Lanka this year. He believed the summit would achieve full success and expected Sri Lanka to play an important role in cementing the China-SAARC cooperation. Rajapakse voiced his support for China's role in international and regional organizations.

Sri Lanka firmly adhered to the one-China policy and resolutely supported the policy of the Chinese government on Taiwan and Tibet questions, he said. Any attempt to undermine the August Games was doomed to fail, Rajapakse said, adding Sri Lanka wholeheartedly wished the Beijing Olympic Games success.

The Beijing Olympic Games meets the aspiration of the Chinese people for the past 100 years and is also the common expectation of people worldwide. With support from people around the world, China was confident and capable of phasing out all interference to host a successful Olympic Games, he said.

Member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee (CPCCC) & Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee Ling Jihua, Member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee (CPCCC) & Director of the Policy Research Office of the CPC Central Committee Wang Huning, State Councilor Dai Bingguo and other officials attended the meeting.