COYLE thanks Government for hosting CHOGM

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The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) expressed its gratitude to the Government on its hosting of the CHOGM in Colombo. Its enormous importance to Sri Lanka is due to the enhancement of the country’s stature in the eyes of the world, bringing with it a host of benefits to the country. This is a significant international event that is taking place in Sri Lanka. In appreciation of the Government’s efforts in hosting this landmark event, Chairman of COYLE Wasantha de Silva endorsed: “We wish to express our deep appreciation to the Government for its efforts to channel the benefits of hosting CHOGM 2013 comprising of 54 members, to giving new impetus to the business sector of the country. The Government taskforce has put in a magnificent effort to make the setting for this summit meeting of Commonwealth leaders both convenient and impressive.

“We are confident that the gathering of Heads of Government in Colombo will put us well on course to deliver yet more innovative and sustainable solutions to the contemporary challenges faced by the business community of our country – and these Commonwealth solutions are, by their very nature, templates for global action.” The theme, ‘Building National Resilience, Building Global Resilience’, encapsulates the important role of member countries in collectively advancing national and international development and cooperation by building on the Commonwealth’s vast economic potential. The eyes of a whole range of people in the international community will witness the potential of Sri Lanka as an investment destination. Showcasing the business potential available in the country is bound to be a sound investment in the long term. Word of mouth advertising, particularly amongst people with contacts and networks, is going to be extremely valuable to all sectors of the business community. The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) in 1999 commenced its journey towards regenerating the corporate sector, by presenting itself as the milieu that bridges the gap between fundamental business segments in Sri Lanka. Instigated by 17 promising entrepreneurs, COYLE created and enhanced a pro-business environment, which is currently steered by 116 significant members of the Sri Lankan corporate community in investment, finance and industrial relations.