NCE trade delegation to Chennai

by A. G. Piyadasa

The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) in consultation with the Government Trade Representatives in Chennai and Mumbai will lead a trade delegation to Chennai and Mumbai in March to promote exports of Lankan products. The potential products will be promoted utilizing the duty concessions available under the Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement.

It is proposed that the delegation will spend 2 days in Chennai and 2 days in Mumbai as suggested by the Sri Lankan Trade Representatives. Products such as spices, ceramicware, MDF Boards, floor tiles,wall tiles, vitrified tiles, Pine wood logs, porcelain tableware, Ice Cream Machines, Furniture, Gift Items, Chemicals, Biscuits and Confectionery Items, Desiccated Coconut, Latex Gloves, Garments will be promoted in the Indian Market.

"The programme includes one to one business meetings for individual NCE Member exporters, with identified Indian Counterparts, once the composition of the delegation is finalised, said NCE, Project Director, L. S. G. Tilakaratne.

The Lankan Government Trade Representatives will also organise plenary discussions with important Indian Chambers of Trade. Commerce and Industry in Chennai and Mumbai, the officer said.