King Mswati III Visits the World Trade Centre, Colombo
King Mswati III of Swaziland who was on a state visit to Sri Lanka
visited the World Trade Centre, Colombo.
Pravir Samarasinghe, Group CEO - Overseas Realty (Ceylon)
PLC with King Mswati III at the World Trade Centre |
The visit to view the gems on display was on an invitation extended
by the Gem and Jewellery Authority, Chairman Prasad Galhena and members
of the Gem and Jewellery Exchange.
Under the sponsorship of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority,
the Gem and Jewellery Exchange a meeting platform for both buyers and
sellers, was established as a hub for industry related commercial
activities. Consisting approximately 50 shops on 2 levels in the retail
podium of the WTC, a wide variety of fairly priced local and
international gems and jewellery are available replete with gem labs
managed by the Gem and Jewellery Authority to verify and ascertain
authenticity.
WTC, Colombo the best business address in Sri Lanka further enhances
the Gem and Jewellery Exchange as a one-stop shop for both local and
international visitors alike. Complete with many F&B outlets, money
exchange facilities as well as most local and international banks,
airlines and travel operators located at the retail floors further
boosts the offering. Located in the heart of the central business
district, the twin towers known for its high quality purpose built
office space on 37 levels is the only intelligent building in the
country and is still 10 years ahead of its time and offerings.
Accompanied by Queen InkhosikatiLaMahlanguand his delegation, the
king visited the island on the invitation extended by President Mahinda
Rajapaksa. Bilateral discussions were held between President Rajapaksa
and King Mswati III, which saw the signing of an agreement on Economic,
Commercial, and Technical cooperation between the two nations. |