Ajman:Salem Al Suwaidi, Director-General of Ajman Chamber, and Alexi Gunasekera, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, discussed ways to bolster economic ties and explore prospects for developing bilateral trade and joint investments between Ajman and Sri Lanka.
According to Wam, the meeting, held at the Chamber's headquarters, was attended by Ali Rashid Al Kaitoob, Executive Director of the Studies and Investment Development Sector; Fatma Fatima Yaqoob Al Awadhi, Head of the Investment Attraction Section at Ajman Chamber; and Subhashini Silva, Deputy Consul General of Sri Lanka. This aligns with Ajman Chamber's commitment to strengthening foreign relations and expanding international economic cooperation.
The discussion included an invitation from the Sri Lankan delegation for Ajman Chamber to participate in "Expo Sri Lanka 2027." Both sides considered opportunities to establish Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to advance economic cooperation and broaden mutual partnerships. The Ajman Chamber presented its leading investment opportunities and the advantages of its business environment.
Ajman Chamber also invited the Sri Lankan delegation to attend the launch ceremony of the "Thara" Investment and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, which aims to empower entrepreneurs and accelerate business ventures. The two sides explored collaboration in sectors such as fintech, machinery, education, food security, and advanced information technology.
Alexi Gunasekera highlighted Sri Lanka's economic potential and priority sectors for foreign investment, providing an overview of "Expo Sri Lanka 2027," which will feature sectors like industrial manufacturing, renewable energy, and modern technologies. The meeting concluded with an exchange of commemorative shields and gifts between Salem Al Suwaidi and Alexi Gunasekera.