Colombo: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Ms. Pamela Rosemarie Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), at the Parliament of Sri Lanka. The discussion focused on key economic priorities such as digital transformation, SME development, and women’s economic empowerment.

According to News.LK, the meeting highlighted the importance of inclusive economic growth through digitalization, improved market access, and strengthened institutional frameworks. The discussions aimed at integrating small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into the broader economy, encouraging greater participation of youth and women, and implementing investment-friendly policies to ensure long-term economic stability. The Prime Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to strengthening the rural economy, identifying critical sectors like tourism, exports, energy, IT, education, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET).

Strengthening partnerships with the ITC and the Sri Lank
a Export Development Board (EDB) was acknowledged as crucial for boosting exports, especially in organic products. The meeting also laid the groundwork for further collaboration, with Sri Lanka’s involvement in the upcoming Global Summit in July anticipated to advance these discussions.

The meeting included senior representatives from the United Nations, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, such as Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, and Mr. Dharshana M. Perera, Senior Director General, Economic Affairs (Bilateral) Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.