Shangri-La Asia supports hotels project in Sri Lanka

A top level delegation headed by the Chairman/CEO of the Shangri-La Asia, Ean Khoon Kouk has offered to invest in the prospective hotel projects in Sri Lanka.

The delegation met External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris at his Ministry and held discussions recently.

The Chairman and CEO of the Shangri-La Asia Ean Khoon Kouk during his discussion with Minister Peiris said that in keeping with the vision of President Mahinda Rajapaksa to promote Sri Lanka as an emerging economic hub, the delegation will explore the possibilities of opening hotels in Sri Lanka.

Prof. Peiris responding to the delegation pointed out that Sri Lanka was fast emerging as a much sought after investment location following the return of peace to the country with the defeat of terrorism over a year ago.

Among those participating in the meeting were Madhu Ramachandran Rao, General Manager Shangri La Asia, Wolf Dieter Flecker Shangri La Asia, Sajjad Mawzoon Managing Director Pyramid Wimar Pte Ltd, Romesh Jayasinghe Secretary Ministry of External Affairs, Ranjith Uyangoda Additional Secretary MEA, Nalaka Godahewa Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Development, Janaka Kulakulasuriya Chairman Urban Development Authority, Duminda Ariyasingha (BOI) and other officials.