Sri Lanka HC Bogollagama interacts with SL-UKCC to promote investment

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom Rohitha Bogollagama, met with the members of the Board of Directors of the SL-UKCC at the High Commission on November 24, 2023.

Along with Shehan Silva, President of the SL-UKCC and HSBC Head of Digital Solutions, SLUKCC General Secretary Charles de Alwis, RUCI Products MD Thana Sivasambu, Amari Commodities Ltd Director Safdar Bandukwala, and Virtusa Global Head HR Eranga Pathirage joined the meeting. The Board of Directors presented Bogollagama with an overview of the SL-UKCC, outlining the activities already conducted in collaboration with the High Commission and the lineup of activities for 2024.

Bogollagama invited SL-UKCC to carry out an accelerated drive to promote investments and businesses into Sri Lanka from the UK which would boost the Sri Lankan economy.

He further highlighted the importance of organising an array of Sri Lanka tourism promotional events in the UK targeting high-end tourists, as well as promoting Sri Lankan food and beverages as luxury cuisine among British consumers in close coordination with the High Commission. SLUKCC assured their fullest cooperation to Bogollagama in enhancing economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and the UK.

The Sri Lanka – UK Chamber of Commerce was established in 2021 under the patronage of the High Commissioner and currently holds a growing membership of 50 business individuals, SMEs and large companies in the UK which are engaged in trade, investment, and tourism with Sri Lanka.

The SLUK-CC is also in the process of expanding its membership.

Earlier Bogollagama met with Lord Brennan Kc, a member of the House of Lords on November 23, 2023, at the High Commission of Sri Lanka and discussed matters related to Sri Lanka-United Kingdom bilateral relations with a special emphasis on economic engagement.

Bogollagama briefed Lord Brennan on the reconciliation process in Sri Lanka and highlighted that Lord Brennan’s expertise in this area would significantly contribute to Sri Lanka’s journey in reconciliation, recovery, and progressive development.

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