Sri Lanka Positions Itself as Strategic Investment Gateway Ahead of Landmark Economic Summit

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October 13, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka is preparing to host a pivotal international investment forum in December, as government officials and business leaders rally diplomatic support and global interest for what is being described as a turning point in the country’s economic revival.

The “Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025” is scheduled to take place in Colombo on the 2nd and 3rd of December, with the aim of deepening international commercial ties and positioning the nation as a compelling destination for long-term, high-value investment.

At a hybrid briefing held on 10th October, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, made a clear appeal to the international diplomatic community to engage actively in the lead-up to the Summit. The session, jointly convened by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, brought together representatives from foreign embassies and consulates, both physically and virtually, including missions accredited to Sri Lanka.

Deputy Minister Hemachandra underscored the significance of the upcoming Summit in the context of Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic transformation. Citing tangible improvements in macroeconomic indicators—such as stronger foreign reserves, consistent growth, and decisive structural reforms—he invited foreign partners to explore collaborative ventures across key sectors including manufacturing, renewable energy, digital services, and tourism.

He described Sri Lanka as a resilient and strategically located economic partner in South Asia, now emerging from crisis with renewed focus and institutional stability. “This is an ideal moment for global investors to engage with a country that has not only stabilised but is now reforming with purpose and vision,” he said.

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairman Krishan Balendra echoed this sentiment, calling the December Summit a high-impact platform for frank dialogue and opportunity mapping between global investors, policy-makers, and the Sri Lankan private sector. He urged diplomatic missions to help mobilise foreign investor delegations and to spotlight Sri Lanka’s potential as Asia’s next dynamic investment frontier.

The Chamber’s Secretary General, Buwanekabahu Perera, described the Summit as a “confidence-building milestone,” emphasising that it would serve as a conduit between reform-driven government policy and the readiness of the local business sector to welcome international capital and expertise.

The Ministry and the Chamber highlighted that this initiative is part of a wider collaborative strategy involving Sri Lanka’s missions overseas and international partner chambers affiliated with the Ceylon Chamber. These efforts, they noted, are essential in shaping meaningful international engagement and ensuring the Summit delivers real-world investment outcomes.

With planning well underway, both the government and the Chamber are preparing to welcome a wide array of business delegations, institutional investors, and trade envoys to Colombo in December. The event is expected to feature sector-focused sessions, bilateral investment meetings, and policy dialogues aimed at fostering long-term partnerships that contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth.

Organisers see the Summit not just as a showcase of opportunity, but as a vital step towards reintroducing Sri Lanka to the world—not as a country recovering from difficulty, but as one confidently forging a path towards economic modernisation and regional leadership.

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