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22.02.2025

CWEIC meets with the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and the Minister of Industries

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CWEIC meets with the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and the Minister of Industries

On the final day of Lord Swire’s 4 day visit to Sri Lanka, he had the honour of meeting with the newly appointed Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Dr Harini Amarasuriya and the Minister of Industries, Hon. Sunil Handunnetti.

Lord Swire provided the Prime Minister with a detailed briefing on CWEIC’s longstanding and deeply rooted relationship with Sri Lanka, highlighting the significant role we have played in promoting the island’s business community and investment opportunities. He reflected on CWEIC’s engagement dating back to the Commonwealth Business Forum in 2013, emphasising our continued efforts to support economic growth and international collaboration.

During the discussion, Lord Swire reaffirmed CWEIC’s commitment to working closely with the Sri Lankan Government and the wider business community, to attract investment, foster new and strategic partnerships, and assist Sri Lankan companies in accessing new export markets to enhance their global reach.

(L-)  Mrs. Sandamali Chandrasekara; Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Dr Harini Amarasuriya; Ministrer for Indusries, Hon. Sunil Handunnetti; CWEIC Board Member, Pamela O’Leary; CWEIC Deputy Chair, Lord Swire; CWEIC Board Member, Niro Cooke