Business leaders discuss enhanced trade and investment opportunities

Export Development and International Trade Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris, met business leaders at the Export Development Board to discuss enhanced trade and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka, with the advent of stable peace.

Deputy United States Trade Representative, Michael Delaney during his recent visit to Sri Lanka travelled to the Eastern Province and, on his return to Colombo told Prof. Peiris about the potential interest of American companies in taking advantage of these opportunities, especially with regard to infrastructure development.

Minister Peiris, after further discussions with United States Ambassador Robert O Blake, decided to invite Sri Lanka’s business leaders to join him in an initiative to place at the disposal of American companies active in India, complete information regarding opportunities available in Sri Lanka in the new situation.

Prof. Peiris told representatives of the private sector that Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in India Romesh Jayasinghe was in close touch with the American Chamber of Commerce in India with regard to this initiative.

More than 60 leaders of the business community who participated in the discussion, expressed their strong support for the proposed initiative and indicated that they would like to participate.