The cabinet had earlier this week approved the proposal to pave way for a long term friendship and mutual understanding between the two entities.
Earlier, prior to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to China, the local state broadcasters, print and electronic media were given permission to enter MoUs with China’s state-run media.
Rupavahini, the state TV, was a gift from Japan in 1982. Japanese funded equipment was installed by the Japanese technicians. PTI CORR NPK NPK