Chinese biz delegates meet SLCBC members

A six-member delegation representing China Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Forum, met the committee members of the Sri Lanka-China Business Council (SLCBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce at its premises recently.

The delegates were from Beijing, Shenzhen, Fujian, Ningxia and Zhejiang. The main objective of their visit was to learn about the business environment and the potential for setting up joint ventures in Sri Lanka.

The delegates were mainly involved in construction, engineering, heavy machinery, agriculture, shipping, printing, leather, automobiles, communication, health care, garments and tea sector. President, Sri Lanka-China Business Council, Navinda Abeysekera invited the delegates to invest in Sri Lanka and assured that the Sri Lanka-China Business Council will assist them to identify reliable business partners.

Executive Director, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, Mrs. Renuka Weerakone outlined the benefits and assistance the Board of Investment could extend to Chinese investors to set up their manufacturing facilities.

The leader of the delegation, Prof. David Shen, invited the Sri Lanka-China Business Council to attend the 'Silk Road Expo' due to be held in May to become more familiar with Xi'an City.

The Business Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding for future cooperation with the China Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Forum.