Malaysian trade delegation here
An 18-member delegation representing the Associate Chinese Chamber of
Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) met officials of the Ceylon
Chamber of Commerce (CCC), High Commission of Malaysia and the Sri
Lanka-Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC) at the CCC Board Room during
their visit in December.
Tan Sri Dato’ Soong Siew Hoong National Council Member cum Secretary
General of ACCCIM led the high-powered Business delegation which
comprised other delegates who were in the Engineering and Trading,
consultancy, Interior design, Trading in hardware and Machinery and
Property Development areas.
Hoong said the objective of this visit to Sri Lanka is to focus on
sourcing products and services from, offer Malaysian products and
services, explore joint venture proposals and Investment opportunities
in Sri Lanka.
The delegates met over 30 local keen companies at the one - to -one
business sessions organised at the Ceylon Chamber Commerce. The meetings
were well attended and very successful.
“Despite the financial crisis and global recession facing the world
today, I do hope that in the years to come, our bilateral trade can
continue to grow.
In this context I appreciate the positive role played by the Sri
Lanka-Malaysia Business Council in the promotion of bilateral trade and
investment between our two countries,” said Rosli Ismail, Malaysian High
Commission.
Sri Lanka and Malaysia maintains close bilateral trade links and
therefore the CCC and SLMBC looks forward to working closely with the
ACCCIM for mutual benefits.
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