High-level Business delegation of Sri Lankan heritage from Canada visits Sri Lanka

A group of high level corporate and industry leaders of Sri Lankan origin from Canada visited Sri Lanka to engage in economic and commercial activities, Foreign Affairs Ministry said.

The visit was coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the Speaker in close association with the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Canada and Consulate General of Toronto.

Members of the Canadian parliament, Han Dong and Rachel Thomas were among the eighteen (18) member delegation that visited. They requested for the President of Sri Lanka, the Prime Minister and the other politicians to be briefed on the economic and political dimensions of the country, the Ministry said.

The delegation also interacted with corporate and industry leaders of Sri Lanka and they attended meetings organised by the Business Chambers and other relevant economic and investment institutions.

The delegation stated that the primary objective of the visit was to connect with the people as well as the wellbeing of the people of Sri Lanka during a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday. The delegation further expressed that their desire to give back to the country stems from having received facilities and capabilities such as education and healthcare afforded to them without any cost.

The business delegates expressed their wish to assist Sri Lanka in overcoming the current economic situation. The high-level business delegation would be able to connect with and persuade leading corporate captains and the leisure industry in Canada to consider Sri Lanka as their next investment or touristic destination.