The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the Maldives–Sri Lanka Business Forum 2026 held on 05th of May at the Hilton Hotel, Colombo.
Maldives–Sri Lanka Business Forum 2026, 10th on global series hosted by the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade of the Republic of Maldives brought together government representatives, business leaders, and investors from both countries outlining key investment opportunities, policy incentives, initiatives aimed at facilitating foreign investment and supporting long-term economic growth.
Remarking on the 60 years of Diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Republic of Maldives during the forum, the President of the Republic of Maldives H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, highlighted the importance of shared interests strengthening in economic cooperation, innovation and strategic partnerships.
Delivering Special Remarks at the Forum, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya highlighted the enduring friendship and strong bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and the Maldives, rooted in shared cultural heritage, mutual trust, and longstanding cooperation.
Highlighting key sectors for collaboration in the sectors of tourism, trade, fisheries, and the digital economy, the Prime Minister extended invitations to the Maldivian businesses, to intensify the engagement with Sri Lanka in trade, business and investment contributing towards productive, mutually beneficial and longstanding trusted friendship between Maldives and Sri Lanka.
This Maldives–Sri Lanka Business Forum 2026 underscores the strong and growing economic ties between the two countries and reflects a shared commitment to fostering long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
The forum was attended by the Ministers, senior officials and private sector representatives from the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
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