Visiting Chinese Minister of Defence General Wei Fenghe held discussions on strengthening bilateral ties and tourism with Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Fenghe, on a two-day trip to Sri Lanka, called on Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, Newswire reported.

Fenghe said intense discussions were held with Rajapaksa, with the talks focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and tourism between the two countries.