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SLCBC delegates meet PM
The Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council (SLCBC) delegates yesterday (10) met Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, ahead of official mission of its delegation to Canada. This meeting, which took place in Colombo was centered around the Council’s efforts to foster stronger economic, trade, and investment relations between Sri Lanka and Canada.
The SLCBC delegation provided an overview of their objectives, focusing on promoting sustainable growth, identifying new trade opportunities, and encouraging foreign direct investment. They also shared insights into planned meetings with Canadian business leaders, government officials, and key stakeholders during their visit.
The Prime Minister also emphasised that Agriculture, IT, Education, Tourism and Financial Services were among the key focused sectors to be promoted aggressively to attract to achieve sustainable development. Further, she noted the importance of tackling challenges towards climate change.
The Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council’s mission to Canada is scheduled to take place from the 14th to the 22nd of October, with the delegation actively pursuing avenues that will yield long-term benefits for both nations.
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