Mumbai: The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai actively participated in the Business Expo and Summit 2024 (Bizz Expo), with Acting Consul General Shirani Ariyarathne attending as the guest of honor and keynote speaker at the event held at the World Trade Centre in Mumbai on October 26, 2024.

According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Sri Lanka, Bizz Expo is a significant trade show and exhibition where businesses, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals convene to display their products, services, and innovations. The event also features seminars and workshops designed to facilitate networking and foster business partnerships.

Acting Consul General Ariyarathne inaugurated the event and, during her keynote speech, discussed the trade and investment opportunities available in Sri Lanka. She emphasized the supportive government policies, an educated workforce, strategic geographic location, preferential market access, and rapidly developing infrastructure that collectively create a dynamic b
usiness environment for Indian investors. Ariyarathne also highlighted the attractive features of Sri Lanka that make it a prime tourist destination for Indians.

The keynote was succeeded by a session titled ‘Business and Bilateral Relations between India and Sri Lanka,’ where the Acting Consul General participated as a speaker. The session focused on several key topics, including the free trade agreement, potential areas for Indian investment in Sri Lanka, and the Sri Lankan government’s initiatives to attract foreign investment. It also explored opportunities for cooperation in the tourism sector, such as improving connectivity and joint tourism initiatives, along with the importance of cultural and educational exchanges in strengthening bilateral ties.

After the formal sessions, women-led entrepreneurs, participants from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and educational trusts engaged with Acting Consul General Ariyarathne to explore potential collaboration opportunities with Sri Lanka.