The Sri Lanka – Singapore Business Council successfully concluded a business mission to Singapore in November 2017.

The mission was organized in collaboration with the International Enterprise (IE) Singapore; the Government Agency driving Singapore’s external economy and promoting the overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade, supported by Singapore Business Federation (SBF); the Apex Business Chamber in Singapore with over 18,000 members and in association with the Sri Lankan High Commission in Singapore.

The twenty six member delegation led by the SLSBC Vice President Mr. Rohitha Mendis, Managing Director – Prudential Shipping Lines (Pvt) Ltd. resulted in an extremely productive visit to Singapore.

The objective of the SBF Seminar was to educate Singaporean companies on the potential opportunities in doing business with Sri Lanka. The event was attended by close to 100 participants from 70 well established Singapore companies.

The Seminar concluded with scheduled one on one business meetings between the representatives of the Singapore companies and the Sri Lankan delegates as well as with the opportunity for the Singaporeans to interact with the officials of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka and clarify matters relating to potential investments.

The Delegation also participated in a series of meetings at the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) which provided them an opportunity to network with the senior officials and members.