Jakarta: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jakarta successfully organized and hosted a Business Networking Session at the Embassy premises on 5 August 2025, aiming to promote investment opportunities available in Port City Colombo.

According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a three-member delegation from CHEC Port City Colombo arrived in Indonesia on 4 August 2025 to participate in DTI-CX 2025 – Digital Transformation Indonesia Conference and Expo, scheduled from 6 to 7 August 2025. During their visit, the Embassy facilitated meetings with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) and Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (Danantara Indonesia), providing updates on the current status of the Port City project and exploring potential avenues for investment collaboration.

Charg© d’ Affaires (a.i.) Nilanthi K. Pelawaththage welcomed the Sri Lankan delegations and encouraged all participants to foster partnerships with Indonesia through discussions and engagements during the meetings and networking session.

Approximately 30 potential investors from Sri Lanka and Indonesia attended the session, including the President Director of Pertamina Transcontinental Indonesia, a company specializing in shipping, marine services, and logistics. A business delegation from Hayleys Aventura and BoardPAC Sri Lanka, undertaking a business mission to Indonesia, also participated.

The event concluded with a serving of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, offering attendees a taste of Sri Lanka’s culinary heritage.