Norwegian Ambassador visits Colombo Dockyard

From left: CDPLC GM-SRB Benny Fernando, CDPLC MD/CEO D.V. Abeysinghe, Royal Norwegian Embassy Ambassador Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther, Royal Norwegian Embassy Senior Advisor Commercial Cooperation Dharini Shamali Daluwatte and CDPLC Head of Shipbuilding Marketing Prince Lye

Colombo Dockyard had the honour of a courtesy visit by Norwegian Ambassador for Sri Lanka Thorbjørn Gaustadsæther recently. The Ambassador was accompanied by Dharini Shamali Daluwatte Senior Advisor, Commercial Cooperation of the Royal Norwegian Embassy. 

During the discussion, Colombo Dockyard MD/CEO D.V. Abeysinghe explained in detail about the shipyard’s products, services, capabilities, facilities, markets served and the extent of cooperation Colombo Dockyard has with Norwegian partners at present in the Shipbuilding and Ship repairing sectors. Discussions also focused on how to further enhance the present day cooperation to increase bilateral trade. In addition prospects of cooperating on heavy engineering projects which are in the pipeline under the planned infrastructure development in Sri Lanka were also discussed.  

Gaustadsæther recognised the outstanding progress Colombo Dockyard has achieved at present in the maritime sector in Sri Lanka, delivering ships to a global clientele and wished the Shipyard good luck in the future.