Mobitel to sponsor National Chamber of Exporters Awards

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National mobile service provider Mobitel announced that it would partner with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) as the main sponsor of the 22nd annual National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Awards, a prestigious event which recognises export-oriented companies for their socio-economic contributions to the country. Mobitel has partnered with the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Awards since its inception back in 1994, with a view to uplifting the export industry of Sri Lanka.

As the only private sector Chamber which exclusively serves Sri Lankan exporters as the voice of the export industry in Sri Lanka, the NCE has played a key role in collectively transforming the socio-economic landscape in Sri Lanka through the diversification of export products and by tapping the potential of new international export markets with a vision to increasing the country’s export earnings up to USD 20 billion by 2020. Commenting on the partnership, Mobitel CEO Ranjith G. Rubasinghe stated: “The Annual National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Awards is one of the most prestigious and high profile events on the business calendar. The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) Awards also provides an opportunity to provide much due recognition to individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the export industry and the economy at large. Having been in partnership with the National Chamber of Exporters since 1994, Mobitel is proud to be the sponsor for the NCE Awards in its 22ndsuccessive year, as we believe in the importance of making contributions towards national economic progress.” He further stated: “Mobitel is continually driven to seek new ways to support industries in developing dynamic market strategies and to help them face industrial challenges through Mobitel’s technological expertise and with Mobitel Business Solutions. As a company that encompasses transformation through innovation, Mobitel today is on par with global standards in offering the latest technology though our service offerings.” Since its beginning in 1994, the NCE has grown into a fully-fledged body with a large membership of more than 450 export-based companies that cover a wide range of products and services. The NCE has extended its influence at a national level by making contributions to the progress of SMEs, increasing direct and indirect employment generation and contributing to greater foreign exchange earnings.