Singapore delegation explores Hambantota business opportunities
A high-powered delegation from the Singapore Business Federation (SBF)
has been exploring investment opportunities in Hambantota.
One of the key aims of their visit on May 28, 2012 was for delegates
to establish mutually beneficial relationships with key government
officials, as well as with local business community.
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The delegation with other officials. Picture by Irfan Zakariya
Hambantota correspondent |
The Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC) organised a
meeting with business people and government officials in the district,
followed by networking lunch at the District Secretariat Office,
Hambantota.
In his speech of welcome, Hambantota District Secretary, R. C. De
Soyza, offered to facilitate investments in the district. He invited
proposals from, visitors and urged them to submit those relating to the
airport and seaport directly to the Airport and Aviation Services Ltd
and Ports Authority.
Azmi Thassim, HDCC Past President, spoke about business opportunities
in the district. Kaushali Munasinghe, Acting Head of Marketing, and M.LM.
Yehia , Assistant Director, UDA gave presentations on ‘Greater
Hambantota Development Initiative’ and ‘An Introduction to the Mattala
International Airport and Free Zone’ respectively.
HDCC President, M. S. Usuph, HDCC CEO, Krishanthi Weerasinghe, and
Sugath Premasiri, Deputy Director (Planning), UDA also participated in
the meeting.
The SBF represents more than 18,000 companies in Singapore. Members
of the visiting group came from a wide variety of sectors, ranging from
construction, urban development and transport, to tourism, retail and
education. |
