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Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe
Sri Lanka is stepping up efforts to carve a stronger foothold in the Chinese market, with Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe completing a four-day official visit to Sichuan Province focused on boosting trade, investment, and forging foreign direct institutional partnerships.
He was invited by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).
During his visit, the Deputy Minister addressed the South Asia & Southeast Asia Business Development Cooperation Conference and delivered a keynote presentation at the Sri Lanka Economic and Trade Matchmaking Conference – a high-level State-business dialogue. His remarks highlighted Sri Lanka’s potential as an investment destination and emphasised opportunities for strengthening trade partnerships.
The Deputy Minister also engaged in discussions with the Nanchong Municipal Government, where he delivered opening remarks at an official session.
In addition, he visited a manufacturing facility, an agricultural technology park, and a trade platform supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), gaining valuable insights into models for industrial and agricultural innovation.
The visit primarily sought to explore mechanisms for integrating Sri Lankan manufacturing enterprises with their counterparts in Sichuan Province, while also identifying strategies to expand exports of Sri Lankan products to the region.
Another important outcome was the initiative to establish a direct institutional partnership between the CCPIT and Sri Lanka’s Industry Ministry to advance future trade promotion efforts.
The Deputy Minister also held meetings with provincial Governors, focusing on strengthening mutual trust and reinforcing cooperation between Sri Lanka and the regional Governments of China.
Accompanying the Minister were the Chairman of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and senior private-sector executives.
