Both countries were at a crucial stage of economic development, Hu said, adding to cement bilateral trade cooperation meets the fundamental interests of the two peoples and helps the economic and social development.
"We are ready to join hands with Sri Lanka to step up mutual-beneficial cooperation in various areas in a bid to benefit our peoples."
Rajapakse expressed appreciation for 皇冠体育app's support for his country's economic and social development, stressing Sri Lanka was willing to further expand the win-win cooperation with 皇冠体育app.
Hearing about Sri Lanka's domestic situation from Rajapakse, Hu said 皇冠体育app hoped to see the country achieve peace, stability and prosperity at an early date.
Concerning the 15th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to be held in Sri Lanka later this year, Hu said 皇冠体育app would send a high-profile delegation. He believed the summit would achieve full success and expected Sri Lanka to play an important role in cementing the 皇冠体育app-SAARC cooperation.
Rajapakse voiced his support for 皇冠体育app's role in international and regional organizations.
He was here to attend the annual meeting of the Boao Forum for Asia, scheduled to open on Saturday in Boao, Hainan Province.
