National Chamber to hold session with Ambassador of Switzerland

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A session on ‘Bilateral Trade between Sri Lanka and Switzerland’ with the Ambassador of Switzerland will be held on Tuesday 22 September from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Chamber Auditorium No 450 D.R. Wijewardene Mw, Colombo -10.

Ambassador of Switzerland in Sri Lanka Heinz Walker will grace the occasion as Special Guest Speaker. There will be an interactive session where members will get an opportunity to find out information with regard to business with Switzerland and other services available in Switzerland. Nationals of Switzerland are invited to participate at the session.

Economic overview

Switzerland is a peaceful and prosperous country with modern market economy, low unemployment, a highly skilled labour force, and a per capita GDP among the highest in the world. Switzerland’s economy derives from a highly developed service sector, led by financial services, and a manufacturing industry that specialises in high-technology and production. Switzerland’s economic and political stability, exceptional infrastructure, efficient capital markets, and low corporate tax rates make Switzerland one of the world’s most competitive economies.

Imports to Sri Lanka: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts, nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances, natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi precious stones, precious metals etc.

Exports to Switzerland: Gold, semi precious stones have been the main item of exports to Switzerland from Sri Lanka in 2014. Others are boards, panels, consoles, semi precious stones, apparel etc. Sri Lanka is a GSP beneficiary country of Switzerland GSP Scheme. Therefore, Sri Lanka has an added advantage for exporting its existing products and potential products to Switzerland. For reservation kindly contact Chamber TP 4741788 Ms Fouad or email: [email protected].