Foreign investors explore marine and port opportunities in Sri Lanka

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A delegation of 10 foreign investors from India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman visited the Colombo Port and Port City this week to assess investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s marine and offshore industries, the Export Development Board (EDB) said yesterday.

The visit took place alongside the Voyage Sri Lanka 2025 Marine Summit which kicked off yesterday organised by the EDB at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo. The summit serves as a platform to discuss sustainable maritime practices, new technologies, and investment prospects in marine and related sectors.

According to the EDB, discussions are focused on strengthening Sri Lanka’s position in marine and aquaculture services and expanding its potential in the boat and shipbuilding industries.