SLFBC fetes French Economic Counsellor

The Sri Lanka-France Business Council (SLFBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently organised a reception for the new French Economic Counsellor to Sri Lanka, Hugues Reydet.

SLFBC President Dilipan Tyagrajah said that Reydet had predominantly worked as an Economic counsellor and had been assigned to Asia several times over the past few years. Some of his previous postings were in China, Bangkok, Pakistan and countries such as Brazil and UK.

Hugues Reydet was appointed Economic Counsellor at the French Embassy in Colombo in September. Reydet said he was pleased to be back in the Asian region. He said he looks forward to working with the Business Council and assisting the Sri Lankan and French business community to increase trade and commercial activity.

French Ambassador Jean-Paul Monchau expressed positive views regarding the country's economic growth, social development and conducive atmosphere for investment which creates ample opportunities for both nations to promote business relationships.

The networking evening was attended by over 65 members.

The SLFBC was set up in 2004 to promote trade, tourism, investment and services between Sri Lanka and France.