October 11, Colombo (LNW): Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, engaged with representatives of the diplomatic corps and private sector leaders during a high-level briefing held in Colombo, as part of preparations for the forthcoming Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2025, scheduled for December.
The event, organised in collaboration with the Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Krishan Balendra, alongside senior officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, aimed to strengthen dialogue between government stakeholders, foreign missions, and business leaders in the lead-up to the international forum.
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Minister Hemachandra spoke of Sri Lanka’s steady return to economic resilience and its ambition to position itself as a strategic hub for trade, investment, and innovation in the South Asian region. He underscored the government’s ongoing commitment to policies that encourage long-term stability, transparency, and investor confidence.
Officials at the briefing presented a comprehensive overview of the country’s recent progress, highlighting improved fiscal discipline, a more investor-friendly regulatory framework, and an increasingly skilled labour force.
Emphasis was also placed on the government’s efforts to promote ethical, sustainable investments and its openness to innovation-led enterprises in sectors such as renewable energy, digital technology, tourism, logistics, and agriculture.
The upcoming summit is expected to attract a wide range of participants, from global investors and policymakers to regional business leaders and development agencies.
