PM Harini highlights investment potential at ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ business forum in Bangkok

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.The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand, in collaboration with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce, organised the ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ business forum on 3 April at the Grande Centre Point Surawong Hotel in Bangkok.

The event, graced by the presence of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, brought together over 80 prominent Thai and international business leaders.

The forum was convened on the sidelines of the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit, held in Bangkok from 2 to 4 April. It served as a timely platform to promote Sri Lanka as an attractive destination for trade and investment.

Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Amarasuriya highlighted Sri Lanka’s emerging political and economic stability and emphasised that the country is poised to become “the world’s next success story.” She invited international investors to be a part of Sri Lanka’s transformative growth journey, underscoring the Government’s commitment to building a resilient and inclusive economy.

Further, the Prime Minister stated that the Government of Sri Lanka has overseen clear signs of economic recovery following the pandemic and economic crisis. She highlighted that the country is now entering a new era, characterised by robust infrastructure development and the rise of a highly skilled workforce. She also noted the rapid surge in foreign tourist arrivals in early 2025 and expressed optimism for a record-breaking year for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector.

Sri Lankan Ambassador to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe welcomed the distinguished guests and business representatives, and acknowledged Thailand’s longstanding economic engagement with Sri Lanka, noting that Thailand contributed $ 97 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Sri Lanka between 2008 and 2024.

Ambassador Edirisinghe further encouraged Thai investors to take advantage of the evolving investment landscape in Sri Lanka and highlighted enabling legal frameworks, such as the Bilateral Investment Treaty and the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, which facilitate smooth bilateral investment flows.

The event also featured remarks from the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce President Dilan Samarakoon, Thai Chamber of Commerce Chairman Poj Aramwattananont, and Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand Chairwoman Vibeke Lyssand Leirvåg. All speakers reaffirmed their confidence in Sri Lanka’s economic trajectory and extended a strong call to action for Thai and international investors to explore the emerging opportunities in the country.

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