Japanese investors to launch business ventures here

by Uditha KUMARASINGHE

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said a large number of Japanese investors has expressed willingness to launch business ventures in Sri Lanka.

Elaborating on his recent mission to Japan, the Minister said the main purpose of the visit was to further strengthen trade with Japan in fisheries and other business sectors. The Government has identified Japan as an important country for Sri Lanka to engage in bilateral trade.

The Sri Lanka-Japan trade,tourism and social activities joint collaboration project was set up to promote bilateral trade between the two countries. Dr. Senaratne was the Guest Speaker at the meeting. Over 100 Japanese investors participated.

It was organised by Consul General Sunil Gamage with the help of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Japan and other organisations. “The investors were impressed by my presentation about Sri Lanka", the Minister told the Sunday Observer.

”During my visit I had an opportunity to discuss about Japanese investments. I hope they will come to Sri Lanka soon to explore investment possibilities”, he said.

Dr. Senaratne said he had met the billionaire investor, the “Tuna king” who has 50 vessels. He was willing to invest in Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector. He also held discussions with other fisheries and tourism sector investors in Japan. Most of them would launch business ventures in Sri Lanka soon, the Minister said.