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Not only is Sri Lanka strategically placed in South Asia, its unique free trade agreement with India and Pakistan makes it an attractive investment prospect, explained the minister. He also informed the audience that a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China was being concluded.
Hon. Elizabeth Thabethe the Deputy Minister of the newly formed Ministry of Small Business Enterprise welcomed the delegation to South Africa by expressing her gratitude for the wonderful experience she and her delegation encountered during their visit to the country.
The creation of the Small Business Enterprise ministry is seen as a catalyst to instigate the active entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of South Africans who want ‘Freedom to Enterprise’.
“We will work closely with the authorities to overcome the barriers to potential growth of trade” was the undertaking given by Mr. Bandula Egodage, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board. He encouraged exporters to expand bilateral trade between the countries.
( International Affairs Update By Srimal Fernando, Global Editor
Foreign Exchange the Diplomatic Society )
Foreign Exchange the Diplomatic Society )
Pictured are (l-r) Mr Duminda Landewatta
of D. Samson Industries, Minister Elizabeth Thabethe, Mrs Nalika
Kodikara, Commercial Secretary at the Sri Lankan High Commission,
Minister Lakshman Wasantha Perera and Mr Bandula Egodage.
The
opening of The Diplomatic Society (TDS) Bureau office in Colombo, Sri
Lanka is steadily establishing a presence on this teardrop shaped island
in South Asia. Using its various media platforms TDS has created
greater awareness of this fast emerging Indian Ocean Island and the
South Asia region.
The visit of Hon. Lakshman Wasantha Perera, Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce of Sri Lanka and his delegation to South Africa and countries of the region further enhanced the objective of Sri Lanka as the Wonder of Asia.
The visit of Hon. Lakshman Wasantha Perera, Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce of Sri Lanka and his delegation to South Africa and countries of the region further enhanced the objective of Sri Lanka as the Wonder of Asia.
In his
keynote address at the Afro-Lankan Business Forum hosted by the City of
Jo’burg he further emphasized the growing and strengthening interactions
between Africa and Sri Lanka. Referring to the Commonwealth Heads of
Government (CHOGM) Summit held in Colombo, Sri Lanka last November, he
said the high number of African Heads of State attending the summit is a
clear indication of deepening relations specifically on trade. “My
ministry is firmly committed to extend support needed by both the Sri
Lankan and South African business community to find their mutual
benefits and establish stronger business ties,” he said.
Not only is Sri Lanka strategically placed in South Asia, its unique free trade agreement with India and Pakistan makes it an attractive investment prospect, explained the minister. He also informed the audience that a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China was being concluded.
Hon. Elizabeth Thabethe the Deputy Minister of the newly formed Ministry of Small Business Enterprise welcomed the delegation to South Africa by expressing her gratitude for the wonderful experience she and her delegation encountered during their visit to the country.
The creation of the Small Business Enterprise ministry is seen as a catalyst to instigate the active entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of South Africans who want ‘Freedom to Enterprise’.
“We will work closely with the authorities to overcome the barriers to potential growth of trade” was the undertaking given by Mr. Bandula Egodage, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board. He encouraged exporters to expand bilateral trade between the countries.
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