Faizer meets business community in Europe

by Naalir Jamaldeen

The Government has disbursed over USD 300 million for development efforts in the North and the East, Deputy Investment Promotion Minister Faizer Mustapha said at a discussion with the business community and politicians across the Europe, according to Deputy Minister's office sources.

The Deputy Minister held some packed meetings with Wallonian and Flemish business people.

He held discussions with the EU Sri Lanka Business Council and European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka which complemented the interests of the Ministry of Investment Promotion's forward strategy.

He discussed the internationalisation of SME and Missions for Growth stressing that he would leave no room to obstruct the mission and steps will be taken to ensure that trade with Europe, Sri Lanka's biggest trading partner, goes from strength to strength, the sources said.

Deputy Minister Mustapha brought to the attention of European business community about the moves being taken by the Government to rebuild the nation, at several rounds of meetings with MEPs across Europe.

It is clear that Sri Lanka has many friends who want the best for the country and its people. However the message was clear; more needs to be done to ensure that the many positive messages are heard loud and clear.

As he left Brussels Mustapha was encouraged by the show of support and offers of help from MEP's to host trade fora in their own countries to promote opportunities in Sri Lanka.