Expo 2012 ends with high expectations
Sanjeevi Jayasuriya
Sri Lanka Expo 2012, the four day mega trade, investment and tourism
exhibition concluded on Saturday.The well organized event was a huge
success and the country could witness positive results in time to come,
Sri Lanka Export Development Board Chairman and CEO Janaka Ratnayake
told Daily News Business.
'There had been serious buyers and trade inquiries to boost the local
export sector while there were opportunities for investment in different
sectors,' he said.
'The enthusiasm shown by the delegates augurs well for the country’s
trade sector and the country could expect more export volumes and
revenue generation in future. Expo 2012 was a platform to heighten
international business community confidence and create B2B linkages
where it showcased extensive capabilities under one roof.
The direct impact could be felt in the near future and the
quantifying of the monetary gain could be finalized over a period of
time.
‘The country is geared to move forward in the export sector and we
are certain that this will enable surpassing the target set for 2012,’
Ratnayake said. |