NDB extends support to strategic CHOGM initiatives
Monday, 18 November 2013 00:01
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NDB, the fastest growing banking conglomerate in the country announced its support and involvement in strategic initiatives held in lieu of the Commonwealth Heads of Governments’ Meeting (CHOGM) being held in Sri Lanka.
‘Reflection of Sri Lanka’
NDB considers it a notable honour to be associated with ‘Reflection of Sri Lanka’, an exposition of trade, tourism and investment that will be held from 13 to 17 November at the ‘Folk Art Centre’ in Battaramulla.
The event showcases products and services of over 600 exhibitors representing trade, tourism and investment, conforming to the highest quality and international standards. The exhibition, held under the guidance of the Ministry of Economic development, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Sri Lanka Tourism, Export Development Board and the Board of Investment, was inaugurated on 13 November by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
NDB will also be present at the exhibition sharing advice with the participants and visitors on the dedicated financial solutions available from the bank to the benefit of SMEs and grass root level entrepreneurs.
As a bank dedicated for national development, NDB takes pride in partnering this event that is expected to create exposure and position Sri Lankan products and services amidst the heads of governments, business leaders, international media personnel and other delegates visiting CHOGM.
Commonwealth Festival Orchestra Concert
NDB is also the proud sponsor of the Commonwealth Festival Orchestra Concert, hosted by the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka. The Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka will join hands with the ‘Commonwealth Orchestra’ in this prestigious event; that will bring together gifted musicians from diverse commonwealth countries for a gala evening of musical wizardry.
The concert will be held on 15 November 2013 at the Nelum Pokuna. The symbolic union of the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka with ‘The Commonwealth Resounds’ a cross-cultural musical organisation, that encapsulates the very essence of Commonwealth interaction will mark the significance of this cultural highlight.
A true Sri Lankan at heart
Commenting on NDB’s involvement in CHOGM, NDB Chief Executive Officer Rajendra Theagrajah said: “As the host nation of CHOGM and the Commonwealth Business Forum, Sri Lanka is placed amidst a wave of opportunity, triggered by cross-country collaboration and enthused economic activity. A true Sri Lankan at heart, dedicated towards national development; NDB is pleased to participate in the league of patrons fronting the success of this conference which is of great importance to the nation.”
NDB is one of the fastest growing banks in the country with NDB Group having regional operations in Maldives and Bangladesh. The bank offers a wide range of commercial banking services through its growing island-wide branch network, catering to an increasing customer base from all walks of life.
Through the combined synergies of the diverse constituents of the NDB Group, its customers have access to a full range of banking and financial services; including project finance, corporate banking, SME lending, retail banking, investment banking, stock broking, wealth management and insurance solutions making NDB a truly universal bank.
