Colombo, 18th March 2025 – The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka successfully hosted an insightful Bilateral Trade & Investment Session with the gracious presence of His Excellency David Gregory Pine, High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka, on Tuesday, 18th March 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the National Chamber Auditorium, Colombo.
This exclusive session provided an invaluable opportunity for the Sri Lankan business community to directly engage with His Excellency David Gregory Pine, who shared key insights into New Zealand’s trade environment, investment landscape, policies, and emerging opportunities for collaboration between the two nations.
His Excellency Prasanna Gamage, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to New Zealand, addressed the session virtually, offering further perspectives on potential avenues for bilateral economic engagement and highlighting opportunities for Sri Lankan enterprises in the New Zealand market.
Key Discussion Areas
The session focused on potential growth sectors, including:
Strengthening Sri Lanka-New Zealand trade and investment ties.
Gaining valuable insights into New Zealand’s market dynamics and investment climate.
Fostering business connections for mutual economic growth and development
Tourism & Hospitality – Strengthening partnerships in sustainable tourism and hospitality management.
Technology & Innovation – Exploring emerging opportunities in fintech, IT solutions, and digital transformation.
Speaking at the event, His Excellency David Gregory Pine emphasized New Zealand’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Sri Lanka. “New Zealand sees great potential in expanding trade and investment partnerships with Sri Lanka. From agribusiness to technology, there are multiple opportunities for collaboration that can bring mutual benefits,” he stated.
His Excellency Prasanna Gamage, Sri Lanka Ambassador in New Zealand added, “Sri Lankan businesses can leverage New Zealand’s expertise in innovation and sustainable development while positioning themselves to expand their reach in a highly competitive global market.”
The event saw the participation of key business leaders, industry representatives, policymakers, and entrepreneurs eager to explore opportunities in the New Zealand market. The session concluded with a vibrant discussion, paving the way for new initiatives and strengthening economic ties between the two nations.