investment promotion delegation in Pakistan

INVESTMENT: A high level Sri Lankan delegation led by Minister for Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion Dr. Sarath Amunugama is visiting Pakistan from February 5 to 9.

The visit is aimed at strengthening existing commercial and economic relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, besides exploring new avenues for useful economic interaction between the two countries in other areas.

The delegation also includes Minister of Enterprise Development Mano Wijeratne, Secretary-Ministry of Enterprise Development T. Hewage and Chairman Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Prof. Lakshman R. Watawala.

The delegation will visit Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi during their stay in Pakistan.

The visit includes a meeting with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shaukat Aziz. The delegation is also due to have a detailed briefing about the economic opportunities and prospects in Pakistan. The delegation will call on the Foreign Minister and Advisor of the Prime Minister on Finance.

During their visit to Lahore and Karachi, the delegation will call on the Chief Ministers of the respective provinces.

A number of investment forums and various meetings with three major Chambers of Commerce and Industries in Pakistan are also part of the visit programme.

The visit, first of its kind between the two countries in the recent, years, is expected to deepen understanding on both sides about the tremendous economic potentials and opportunities yet unexplored in both the countries.