PM for World Islamic Economic Forum
For
the first time, Sri Lanka has been invited to participate in the 12th
World Islamic Economic Forum (wiEF), scheduled to take place from August
2-4 at the Jakarta Convention Centre.
Chairman, World Islamic Economic Forum Foundation, Tuan Musa Hitam
extended an invitation to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe when he
paid a courtesy call on the Premier on Friday(27).
"Sri Lanka has enormous potential in key revenue earning sectors for
growth and the WIEF will open many opportunities for the development of
the micro and SMEs in Sri Lanka," Hitam said.
The 12th WIEF aims to explore the crucial role of micro, small and
medium enterprises (MSMEs) in driving economic growth in economies
around the world, in line with its theme of "Decentralising Growth,
Empowering Future Business."
Around 2,500 delegates and 60 role players from over 100 countries
across the globe are expected to attend the 12th WIEF. |