India, Sri Lanka CEOs meet in Colombo to deepen ties

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Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha yesterday participated in the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Ceylon Chamber of Commerce organised CEOs Roundtable. It witnessed an insightful discussion on forging newer pathways for business collaboration between India and Sri Lanka.

The meeting was part of the program for the high-level business delegation from the CII comprising around 15 members and led by ITC Chairman and Managing Director and CII Immediate Past President Sanjiv Puri. The visit until 2 July, is taking place in continuation to the high-level business forum organised during the State visit of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.

Yesterday the delegation called on Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya and Energy Minister Eng. Kumara Jayakody and today a courtesy call on President Disanayake is scheduled along with engagement with senior leadership and Ministers of the Government, the Board of Investment, and key members of the Sri Lankan business community.

The visit highlights the commitment of apex Indian chambers of commerce such as the CII to deepen existing economic ties, promote investment-led partnerships. and explore new avenues for collaboration between India and Sri Lanka.