Sri Lanka aims to reduce trade barriers and boost regional cooperation

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August 05, Colombo (LNW): Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena affirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to minimising trade barriers to enhance cooperation, trade, and investment within South Asia.

Speaking at the South Asian Trade Fair 2024, he encouraged regional private sector businesses to explore the renewable energy sector, citing its significant economic potential.

The trade fair, organised by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka and the SAARC Chamber of Commerce, recently opened in Colombo.

The event saw attendance from notable figures including SAARC Secretary General Golam Sarwar, SAARC Chamber of Commerce President Jashim Uddin, FCCI President Keerthi Gunawardane, and various diplomats from South Asian nations.

A commemorative stamp and first-day cover were issued to mark the inauguration of the South Asian Trade Fair 2024.

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