Port City Colombo champions ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Forum 2025 in Thailand

Port City Colombo representatives with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya 

Port City Colombo representatives at lunch with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya

Port City Colombo presentation at Invest Sri Lanka Forum 2025

Port City Colombo participated as a Platinum Partner at the ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Business Forum 2025, held on 3 April in Bangkok, Thailand. 

The event was organised by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand in collaboration with the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. The aim of this premier occasion was to promote Sri Lanka as an emerging foreign direct investment (FDI) destination to prospective investors from across the Southeast Asian region.

The forum was held at the Grande Centre Point Surawong Hotel in Bangkok and was attended by high-level dignitaries, including the Chief Guest – Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Notable dignitaries also included the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce (JFCCT) Chairperson Vibeke Lyssand Leirvag, and the Thai Chamber of Commerce Chairman Dr. Poj Aramwattananont. The forum was also supported by other partners including Ruwanpura Gems Ltd. and Rockers Auto Imports Ltd., both based in Thailand.

As one of the main highlights of the event, the Port City Colombo team presented a special showcase on the project’s strategic vision, progressive regulatory framework, and its potential to attract sustainable and high-value Foreign Direct Investments into Sri Lanka. The presentation further emphasised Port City Colombo’s role in shaping Sri Lanka’s next phase of economic growth by leveraging its unique dynamics as a foreign-currency designated special economic zone that is dedicated to the export of modern services. Port City Colombo representatives held further discussions on fostering investment promotion, policy, and collaborative economic growth between Sri Lanka and Thailand, during the exclusive networking session which took place after the main event proceedings. 

Sri Lanka’s political stability and renewed sense of hope will propel it to become “the world’s next success story,” Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. She further stated that her Government has begun to witness signs of economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent economic crisis, and noted that this marks the beginning of a “new era” for Sri Lanka, as the country embarks on robust infrastructure development and invests in cultivating a more highly skilled workforce. She invited investors to be part of Sri Lanka’s transformation and long-term growth story.

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, also addressed the forum and welcomed all guests. She urged Thai investors to invest in Sri Lanka for the benefit of both nations.

“The ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Forum in Bangkok marks a pivotal moment in strengthening the economic and social bridge between Thailand and Sri Lanka which is also aligned with the key objectives of the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce. Held under the esteemed patronage of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and alongside the BIMSTEC Summit, this forum reflects our shared commitment to fostering regional growth, connectivity, and sustainable investment. We are especially pleased to welcome Port City Colombo as a strategic partner for the forum. The Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce is proud to have organised this platform in collaboration with the leadership of the Embassy of Sri Lanka and Permanent Mission in Thailand,’ said Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce President Dilan Samarakoon.

Port City Colombo’s participation in the ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ Forum 2025 marks another step in its mission to position Sri Lanka as a globally attractive destination for investment, innovation, and sustainable development.