Thursday Jun 18, 2026
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The Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry hosted a networking event under its Economic Diplomacy Program to bring together foreign diplomats, senior Government officials, Chamber representatives, and the private sector on 8 June at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute.
Speaking at the event, Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra highlighted the importance of strengthened collaboration among diplomatic missions, Government institutions, and the business community to achieve more effective economic diplomacy outcomes.
Emphasising the role of the Foreign Ministry as a facilitator, conduit, and enabler of economic cooperation, he reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to provide the necessary support and assistance to foster productive partnerships and facilitate quality investment and trade opportunities.
The Deputy Minister highlighted that well-designed economic diplomacy initiatives serve as a bridge between foreign policy and domestic development priorities, enabling international engagement to deliver tangible economic benefits for the country.
In his remarks, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe emphasised Sri Lanka’s strong potential across a diverse range of sectors, underscoring the country’s unique value proposition as an attractive destination for trade, investment, and economic partnership.
The formal proceedings were followed by an interactive networking session enabling exchange of ideas, exploration of potential partnerships, and strengthening of professional and institutional relationships among the participants.
The event was attended by approximately 100 participants representing Government, business, and diplomatic communities, reflecting the growing importance of economic diplomacy and the shared commitment of stakeholders to strengthening collaboration in support of Sri Lanka’s economic development agenda.
