Sri Lanka High Commission organises trade promotion event in India

Sri Lanka High Commission in India has organised a trade promotion event in New Delhi to promote Sri Lanka’s exports among the members of Indian Importers Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 

The event held on 21 December at the High Commission premises was jointly sponsored by the Department of Commerce Sri Lanka, and the Indian Importers Chambers of Commerce in New Delhi.

At the occasion, High Commissioner Chitranganee Wagiswara, spoke on the emphasis been placed on economic diplomacy and gave a brief introduction on growing bilateral trade and economic relations between the two countries. She encouraged the participants to look at opportunities available to pursue linkages for the benefit of both sides.

Minister Counsellor (Commercial) Sumedha Ponnamperuma, did a comprehensive presentation on products that could be exported from Sri Lanka and tariff concessions under various preferential trading arrangements. In addition, he elaborated on areas that would interest Indian entrepreneurs and the incentives offered by Sri Lanka to potential Investors. He also spoke on the tourist attractions and drew attention to the fact that the highest number of tourists to Sri Lanka is from India.

Author of the Reference Manual on Foreign Trade Policy 2015 - 2020 of India C. A. Hansraj Chug made a presentation on Indian trade policy and its impact on the bilateral trade between India and Sri Lanka.

On behalf of the Indian Importers Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Abhimanyu Sing made a brief presentation on MSME SAARC Expo 2017, an exhibition organised by the Chamber on 19 to 21 May 2017 to promote exports of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of SAARC countries.

A question and answer session was held which demonstrated the interest of the participants.

The vote of thanks was delivered by President of the Chamber Athul Kumar Saxena who urged participants to pursue business links with Sri Lanka.

Approximately 70 members of Indian Importers Chamber and few media personal also participated in the promotional workshop. Representatives from TATA Group and Mahindra Group were also among the participants.