Sri Lankan Companies Conquer Germany Supported by Tourist Board - Western Province Sri Lanka
In 2013 Sri Lanka is the partner country of the biggest networking platform in Germany when it comes to establishing successful business relations between Germany and the rising markets of the Asian-Pacific Region. Organised by DAW German-Asian Business Circle on 25 February 2013 in Frankfurt, this event will attract over 1,000 guests from the private sector including consumer goods, tourism, environmental protection, food and medical companies as well as representatives from NGOs, diplomatic corps and other institution operating world wide.
The International Trade Show for the Coffee, Tea & Cocoa Business was held in September 2012 in Hamburg, Germany. Consul General Mr. Pradip Jayewardene with delegation visited the fairand participated in the informative conference discussing the future of the tea, coffee and cocoa markets. The Trade Show covers the complete process chain from raw material to finished product.
The first Swiss-Sri Lankan Business and Investment Forum titled "Sri Lanka - A land of a thousand and one opportunities" was held on 11th - 12th June 2012 in Zurich and Geneva. It was organized by the Sri Lanka Embassy to Switzerland resident in Berlin, Germany, Swiss-Asian Chamber of Commerce, Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services and Business Network Switzerland with the support of Holcim Group of Industries and Credit Suisse. The successful forum attracted over 130 interested delegates and was jointly headed by H. E. The Ambassador Sarrath Kongahage and Consul General Pradip Jayewardene. Hon. Gamini Lokuge, Minister of Labour who was visiting Geneva, Mr. Mark Dengel, Chairman of Sri Lanka Committee of Swiss Asia Chamber of Commerce, members of the Chamber and officials from Sri Lanka participated in the forum.