Talks to expand Lanka's exports
Minister of Export Development and International Trade Prof. G.
L. Peiris having discussions with Ambassador and Special Envoy
of the President of the Philippines Benedicto V. Yujuico,
Chairman, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry B. Miguel
Varela and Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the Philippines Aloy
Ratnayake, before signing the MoU.
|
Minister of Export Development and International Trade, Prof. G. L.
Peiris delivered the keynote address at the meeting of the Confederation
of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry, in Manila
Philippines, last week.
This event, which brought together leading government personalities
and representatives of the business sector from 24 countries, was
inaugurated by President Gloria Macapagal Aroyo of the Philippines.
Prof. Peiris, in his address to the plenary sessions, highlighted Sri
Lanka's achievements in respect of the quality and diversity of its
exports.
He held discussions with leaders of the business Chambers from Japan,
Australia, Korea and New Zealand to expand Sri Lanka's markets for her
exports.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the federation of
Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka and the Philippine
Chamber of Commerce was also signed in Manila on the sidelines of the
meeting.
The MoU was signed by Sri Lanka's ambassador to the Philippines Aloy
Ratnayake PC and Chairman of the Philippine Chamber Miguel Varela in the
presence of Minister of Export Development and International Trade,
Prof. G. L. Peiris.
The Confederation decided to hold its annual meeting for 2010 in Sri
Lanka as a unanimous gesture of support for Sri Lanka's industries and
exports. |