The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka successfully conducted a session on strengthening bilateral trade opportunities between Sri Lanka and Indonesia with the gracious presence of H.E Ambassador of Indonesia at the National Chamber Auditorium on February 15, 2024. Her Excellency Dewi Gustina Tobing, the Ambassador of Indonesia in Sri Lanka, enlightened the session with her presence as the guest speaker, accompanied by a team of officials from the Embassy of Indonesia in Sri Lanka, Mr. Fiki Oktanio, Minister Counselor in Economic Section I, and Ms. Lailal Khairiyah Yuniarti, Minister Counselor in Economic Section II. The session marked an important milestone in fostering economic ties and cooperation between the two nations to connect with the business community in Sri Lanka.
FurthermoreH.E. Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Indonesia & ASEAN, and Ms. Heshani Kaushalya, Second Secretary (Commercial) connected virtually. H.E. Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage a addressed the gathering and provided an overview of the market conditions and potential sectors to captivate in Indonesia during the bilateral session.
The National Chamber President Mr. Deepal Nelson delivered his opening remarks welcoming the dignitaries and emphasized the objective of this session to support the business community who strive to grow amidst the economic calamity that the country has experienced in the recent past. Special invitees attended the session representing Export Development Board (EDB), Board of Investment (BOI), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sri Lanka, media agencies and most importantly the leaders representing the business community.
Her Excellency Dewi Gustina Tobing, Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka made a presentation on ‘Current status of Bilateral trade, potential market opportunities in Indonesia’, elaborating the need for strengthening economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
Valuable information on trade, investment and opportunities for export/import were discussed. The participants were able to freely interact with the Ambassador and her officials and discuss possibilities with regard to trade & investments in Indonesia during the Q & A session.
The National Chamber intends to conduct follow up sessions with the intention of developing business connects between the two countries.
