Estonia, Sri Lanka trade improves
by Jayampathy Jayasinghe
A high-powered business delegation from Estonia led by Estonian
Foreign Minister, Urmas Paet arrived in the country to study business
opportunities. Although the trade volume between the two countries had
been small, it has increased during the last few years, President of the
European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, Dilpan Thiagarajah said. The
Honorary Consul for the Republic of Estonia in Sri Lanka, Dudley
Thambinayagam said Sri Lanka and Estonia have much to offer in terms of
culture, trade, tourism and investment. The Estonian Foreign Minister,
arrived with four members of the foreign ministry and 24 members from
the trade and commerce sector in Estonia.
“With the visit of the delegation we aim to strengthen ties between
the two countries” , the president said.
The Estonian business delegation is looking at investment,
warehousing, port development, shipping, real estate development, Naval
security and software systems.
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