The session on “Bilateral Trade & Investment between Sri Lanka & Australia organized by the National Chamber was successfully concluded on 24th August 2023 at the National Chamber Auditorium with a large gathering of business community, government officials.
The primary objective of the meeting was to engage in discussions concerning the current trade environment, investment prospects, policies, and crucial information aimed at fostering and fortifying the bilateral trade and investment ties between Sri Lanka and Australia.
Mr. Deepal Nelson, President of the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, welcomed His Excellency Paul Stephens the High Commissioner of Australia in Sri Lanka who was the Special guest speaker of the event.
The event was briefly addressed by Her Excellency Chitranganee Wagiswara, Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Australia, Canberra; Mr. Sandith Samarasinghe, Sri Lankan Consul General in Melbourne; Ms. Ruwanthi Ariyaratne Commercial Officer of Consul General’s Office in Melbourne; and Mr. Kelum De Silva, President of the Australia-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. These esteemed individuals, connecting virtually from Australia, shared insightful remarks about bilateral trade and investment opportunities for the Sri Lankan business community.
The session included notable participants such as Dr. Kingsley Bernard, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board along with officials and representatives from various organizations including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Commerce, IDB and National Craft Council.
Delving into discussions, the participants’ explored valuable insights on trade, investment, and opportunities related to export and import activities. An interactive Q&A session allowed attendees to pose questions to both High Commissioners, the Consul General in Australia, and the President of the Australia-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. This engagement provided a platform for open dialogues on trade and investment possibilities in Australia.
Overall, the session successfully achieved its objective of fostering a deeper understanding of bilateral trade and investment dynamics between Sri Lanka and Australia, while facilitating meaningful interactions among key stakeholders from both nations.
The National Chamber is expected to take further steps such as arranging B2B meetings between the two Countries.
Secretary General/CEO
