The Pakistan-Sri Lanka Business Forum (PSLBF), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Karachi, organized a successful Pakistan Business Delegation to Sri Lanka from October 28-31, 2024. The delegation, comprising 15 companies / 18 members from various sectors such as export, import, and investment, aimed to strengthen business relations between the private sectors of both countries.The program in Colombo was facilitated by the Sri Lanka Pakistan Business Council (SLPBC), which hosted a Pakistan Business Forum on October 29 at the Hilton Colombo Residencies. During the forum, key strategies to promote bilateral trade and investment were discussed, including leveraging Free Trade Agreements and streamlining trade processes. The event was attended by Sri Lanka’s Consul General in Karachi, Jagath Abeywarna; SLPBC President Indhra Kaushal Rajapaksa, and Council members; PSLBF President Muhammad Rehan, along with other private sector representatives. Following the forum, a B2B session was organized to facilitate direct interaction and networking among private sector companies from both countries.A key highlight of the visit was a courtesy call on the Hon. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, at her office. During this meeting, discussions focused on increasing collaboration between the private sectors of Sri Lanka and Pakistan to further enhance trade relations between the two countries. The meeting was attended by key officials, including Mr. G. Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Hon. Prime Minister; Mr. M.M. Nayeemudeen, Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Commerce; and Mr. Niluka Kadurugamuwa, Acting Director General (South Asia & SAARC) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The delegation also engaged in productive discussions with Hon. Hanif Yusuf, Governor of the Western Province, and Major General (R) Faheem Ul Aziz, High Commissioner of Pakistan in Colombo. Throughout the visit, the delegation expressed interest in fostering partnerships in sectors such as automobile components, rubber products, agricultural goods, and electrical and electronics. Additionally, they explored the possibility of partnerships in the services sector, while establishing valuable business contacts that will play a significant role in enhancing bilateral trade and investment collaborations between the two countries.
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