National Chamber Past President Nirmali Samaratunga and Chief Guest Speaker Deshabandu Karu Jayasuriya
The 60th AGM of the National Chamber of Commerce was held on 29 January at The Kingsbury. Former President of the Chamber and Speaker of the Parliament Deshabandu Karu Jayasuriya was the Chief Guest while State Minister for Finance and Media Eran Wickramaratne was Guest of Honour.
Outgoing President Sujeewe Samaraweera in his address thanked his fellow Chamber members for their support during his tenure and urged them to carry on the good work, whilst supporting President Elect Asela De Livera.
A highlight of the proceedings was the presentation of the portrait gallery and tenures of Past Presidents and here the National Chamber has much to be proud of as it is the only Chamber in Sri Lanka to have had a female President, Nirmali Samaratunga.
Another feature was the presentation of the Youth Forum of the National Chamber on their views and directions for the way forward for Sri Lanka – a welcome addition indeed as they will soon be the voice of Sri Lankan business.
State Minister for Finance and MediaEran Wickramaratne, National Chamber Outgoing President Sujeewe Samaraweera and National Chamber Past President Nirmali Samaratunga
Past President Nirmali Samaratunga lighting the oil lamp
National Chamber Past President Nirmali Samaratunga and National Chamber President Elect Asela De Livera
Tamba Villas/Pearl Sri Lanka Proprietor Eduard Hempel, Sothebys Realty Partner VedranBostandzic, EDB Director General Jeevani Siriwardene, State Minister for Finance and Media Eran Wickramaratne, Headlines Public Relations Chairman/Interbrand Sri Lanka Partner Anusha David, National Chamber Outgoing President Sujeewe Samaraweera, National Chamber Past President Nirmali Samaratunga, President Elect Asela De Livera, and Sothebys Realty Partner Petar Petrovic
