Commonwealth Business Forum 2013, to showcase SL

Indunil HEWAGE

“The Commonwealth Business Forum to be held in Colombo in November 2013 will attract more foreign investments and acquire opportunities from all across the globe for Sri Lankan businesses,” said Commonwealth Business Council Chairman Mohan Kaul.

“Commonwealth Business Forum is the biggest event in the Commonwealth calendar and this forum will be the largest gathering of foreign investors ever held in Sri Lanka. The forum has evolved over the last 15 years, recognizing its role to help grow trade and investment in various countries. We will set how much investment is expected to be attracted to Sri Lanka in the coming months. We are delighted to inform that Sri Lanka has embarked on a comprehensive programme for economic and social development. Sri Lanka is back in business and the private sector now has the opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing its overall business activities in the country. I believe, the Commonwealth Business Forum 2013, will be a wonderful event that delivers maximum results to Sri Lanka and Commonwealth as a whole,” said Kaul.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa launched the campaign for the 2013 Commonwealth Business Forum at a ceremony held in Colombo recently. The 2013 Commonwealth Business Forum is scheduled to be held on November 15, 16 and 17 in Colombo next year on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2013. Sri Lanka will host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 2013 that will bring leaders of the 54 member countries of the Commonwealth to the country while over 100 foreign investors will participate in Commonwealth Business Forum 2013 .