Publishers from 15 countries to meet in Colombo at APPA AGM
Book publishers in Sri Lanka would receive valuable exposure to their
international counterparts later this month, when the Asia Pacific
Publishers’ Association (APPA) holds its Annual General Meeting and
Publishing Forum in Colombo.
Twenty seven senior executives representing publishing companies and
publishers’ associations in 14 countries besides Sri Lanka, have
confirmed attendance at the 17th November event, to be hosted by the Sri
Lanka Book Publishers’ Association (SLBPA).
Dr. Sarath Amunugama, Senior Minister for International Monetary
Cooperation and Deputy Minister of Finance, would be the Chief Guest at
the Publishing Forum, themed ‘Publishing for the International market.’
“This event is a milestone for Sri Lanka’s book publishing industry,”
SLBPA President Ranjith Samaranayake said. “Many of the delegates were
business leaders in their respective countries and this was an
opportunity for Sri Lanka to give them an insight into the country’s
publishing and printing capabilities.” He said the SLBPA was hopeful
that the event would lead to enhanced trading among member countries. |