TIE delegation visit:

Business meetings successful

Ramani Kangaraarachchi

The business meetings between Sri Lankan entrepreneurs and the delegation, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE) from Kerala ended with many positive responses which will benefit development of entrepreneurs in both countries.

Speaking to Daily News Business Federation of Chambers of Commerce Director Ranjani Tudugala said that there is a high demand for tourism and related activities.

Majority of the 49 business people were keen in investing in this sector which is a positive sign for the future, she said.

The objective of this business meeting was to explore newly identified markets in the North and East region. The delegation is interested in establishing business links for investment, joint ventures, strategic alliances, with the industry leaders of several sectors such as agricultural, food processing, tourism and hospitality, IT, Ayurveda and healthcare ,manufacturing medical and pharmaceutical items,transportation,floriculture,textile,garments,education,construction and entrepreneurship development training.

This event was organized by the FCCISL in collaboration with the Board of Investment and KPMG.

The TIE is a non profit entity comprising major entrepreneurs and senior professionals and corporate executives. The current portfolio consists of over 12,000 members over 55 countries.

This mission is to foster entrepreneurship and nurturing its next generation of entrepreneurs.