National Chamber promotes greater SL-Pakistan economic cooperation

From left: NCCSL Senior Deputy President Anura Warnakulasooriya, Sri Lankan High Commissioner designate to Pakistan Admiral (Rtd.) Ravindra Wijegunaratne, High Commissioner of Pakistan (special guest speaker) Major General (Rtd.) Umar Farooq Burki, NCCSL President Deepal Nelson, High Commission Colombo Trade and Investment Attaché Asmma Kamal, and NCCSL Secretary General/CEO Bandula Dissanayake

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka successfully concluded the session on Bilateral Trade and Investment between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on 11 July 2023 at the National Chamber Auditorium.

The High Commissioner of Pakistan Major General (Rtd.) Umar Farooq Burki, graced the event as the special guest speaker and he was assisted by High Commission Colombo Trade and Investment Attaché Asmma Kamal.

National Chamber President Deepal Nelson with his opening remarks welcomed the Pakistan High Commissioner in Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan High Commissioner designate to and other diplomatic officials. Special invitees attended representing Export Development Board (EDB), Board of Investment (BOI), Department of Commerce (DOC), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sri Lanka, Industrial Development Board (IDB), Pakistan-Sri Lanka Business Council, National Craft Council and the media entities.

Sri Lankan High Commissioner designate to Pakistan Admiral (Rtd.) Ravindra Wijegunaratne, addressing the gathering stated that Pakistan Sri Lanka trade can be developed to a greater extent, through the existing cordial relationship between the two countries.

Valuable information on trade, investment and opportunities for export/import were discussed. The participants were able to freely interact with the High Commissioner and his officials and discuss possibilities with regard to trade and investments in Pakistan.