Bank of Ceylon welcomed Zhang Hui, Vice Chairman, Executive Director and President of Bank of China, during his official visit to Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in relations between the two institutions.

Zhang paid a courtesy call on Bank of Ceylon Chairman Kavinda de Zoysa, in the presence of Chief Executive Officer Y. A. Jayathilaka and members of the bank’s leadership team.

According to Bank of Ceylon, the visit represented the first engagement of this calibre by a senior Bank of China leader with the Sri Lankan institution. The meeting highlighted their growing institutional relationship and provided a platform to explore mutually beneficial business opportunities.

The engagement also underscored the potential to translate the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and China into meaningful economic partnerships. Closer collaboration between the banks could support international trade, facilitate investment and expand opportunities for businesses operating across borders.

Building on the historical and economic ties between the two countries, the relationship offers scope to connect enterprises with banking expertise and networks that could support sustainable economic development.

Bank of Ceylon reaffirmed its commitment to developing strategic international partnerships under the leadership of its Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Management team. These relationships aim to connect businesses, facilitate investment and create opportunities for national economic growth.

The visit reinforced a shared ambition to strengthen connections between the two economies, with closer institutional engagement offering a foundation for future cooperation in banking and business, while supporting broader aspirations for shared prosperity and stronger commercial ties over time.