State Minister for Regional Cooperation Tharaka Balasuriya invited Indian investors to join in Sri Lanka to achieve ‘shared prosperity’ for both nations by taking the opportunity to Invest in Sri Lanka.
The Minister made these remarks at the India Country session of the Invest Sri Lanka Forum broadcasted digitally from the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo.
State Minister also highlighted 6 key areas of interest for potential investors during his keynote address with a focus on the rubber, textile and Information Technology industries, according to the Foreign Ministry.
He also encouraged investors to utilize the special fiscal incentives on offer through the Special Economic Zones, particularly through the recently established Colombo Port City.
Organized by the Board of Investment, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, and the Colombo Stock Exchange, ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ was Asia’s first and largest virtual forum to attract foreign investments with over 4500 participants from over 85 countries.
An opportunity to travel to Japan for employment as skilled workers is being offered under a programme known as ‘Jayagamu’ Sri Lanka, announced by Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.
Former State Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma passed away at the age of 64, after being electrocuted today evening.
The Sri Lanka Army has launched in internal investigation into the accident at the Fox Hill super-Cross races in Diyathalwa yesterday claiming seven lives.
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