BOC Meets BOC — Two Banking Giants. Two Nations. A Future of Shared Prosperity.

October 26, 2026

BOC Articles - BOC Meets BOC — Two Banking Giants. Two Nations. A Future of Shared Prosperity.

Bank of Ceylon (BOC), “Bankers to the Nation”, had the honour of welcoming Mr. Zhang Hui, Vice Chairman, Executive Director and President of Bank of China, during his official visit to Sri Lanka on 16 October 2026. This significant engagement marks an important step towards strengthening the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and China, fostering greater financial cooperation, international trade and investment, and creating new opportunities for cross-border partnerships and shared economic prosperity.

Cover Photo: Mr. Kavinda de Zoysa, Chairman of Bank of Ceylon, welcomes Mr. Zhang Hui, Vice Chairman and President of Bank of China.

 

 From left: Mr. Zhang Hui, Vice Chairman and President of Bank of China , Mr. Sameera D. Liyanage, Chief Marketing Officer, Bank of Ceylon.

Image 02: From left: Mr. Zhang Hui, Vice Chairman and President of Bank of China , Mr. Sameera D. Liyanage, Chief Marketing Officer, Bank of Ceylon.

 

Mr. Kavinda de Zoysa, Chairman of Bank of Ceylon, addresses the delegation.

Image 03: Mr. Kavinda de Zoysa, Chairman of Bank of Ceylon, addresses the delegation.

 

From left to right: Mr. Jayashantha Godakanda, Senior Deputy General Manager / Head of Global Markets; Mr. R. M. N. Jeewantha, Senior Deputy General Manager / Chief Operating Officer; and Mr. Y. A. Jayathilaka, General Manager / Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Ceylon.

Image 04: From left to right: Mr. Jayashantha Godakanda, Senior Deputy General Manager / Head of Global Markets; Mr. R. M. N. Jeewantha, Senior Deputy General Manager / Chief Operating Officer; and Mr. Y. A. Jayathilaka, General Manager / Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Ceylon.

 

BOC Meets BOC — Two Banking Giants. Two Nations. A Future of Shared Prosperity - Few highlights of the meeting

Image 05: Few highlights of the meeting

 

BOC Meets BOC — Two Banking Giants. Two Nations. A Future of Shared Prosperity - Few highlights of the meeting

Image 06: Few highlights of the meeting

 

BOC Meets BOC — Two Banking Giants. Two Nations. A Future of Shared Prosperity - Few highlights of the meeting

Image 07: Few highlights of the meeting

 

BOC Meets BOC — Two Banking Giants. Two Nations. A Future of Shared Prosperity - Few highlights of the meeting

Image 08: Few highlights of the meeting

 

BOC Meets BOC — Two Banking Giants. Two Nations. A Future of Shared Prosperity - From right: Mr. M. P. Ruwan Kumara, Senior Deputy General Manager /Chief Financial Officer, Bank of Ceylon.

Image 09:  From right: Mr. M. P. Ruwan Kumara, Senior Deputy General Manager /Chief Financial Officer, Bank of Ceylon.

 

 BOC Meets BOC — Two Banking Giants. Two Nations. A Future of Shared Prosperity - The leadership teams of Bank of Ceylon and Bank of China pose for a commemorative photograph.

Image 10: The leadership teams of Bank of Ceylon and Bank of China pose for a commemorative photograph.