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Sri Lanka the next Paradise Destination for Investments – Minister Mangala Samaraweera in Paris
Addressing the MEDEF International (French Entrepreneurs Association) at a business conclave in Paris, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Managal Samaraweera, spoke in front of a large delegation of French entrepreneurs covering multiple sectors in which the French expertise were present internationally. Foreign Minister, outlined the key economic targets of the Sri Lanka government and stressed the role of French investments in the country as a means of deepening the strategic partnership.
Minister Samaraweera, also highlighted that the participation of French companies in the implementation of development projects reflected a new degree of confidence placed on the country and noted the growing enthusiasm generated internationally for such economic partnerships.
In this respect, Minister gave an overview of Sri Lanka’s performance on the macroeconomic level and emphasised on the Mega Police plan and other the new policies being devised for accelerated economic development, including the soon to be established one stop shop, the 'Sri Lanka Development Agency'.
The MEDEF thanked, Minister for his participation at the Forum and giving a first-hand account of the policy developments of the country for a conducive investment climate. Many of the giant French conglomerates expressed a keen interest to be a stakeholder in Sri Lanka’s economic development process. A delegation of French Investors will also participate at the World Export Development Forum to be held in October 2014. Mega French companies such as Airbus, Total, CMCGA, Suez, Vinci, Veolia, Safran, Thales, Bureau Veritas etc. have already established their presence in the country.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Paris
5th June 2016
Press Release
Longstanding Friendly Relations between Sri Lanka and France Reach new Vistas of Co-operation
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, on a three day official visit to Paris, from 1st to 3rd June 2016, reiterated his commitment to elevate the bilateral partnership with France to a higher level in all spheres of co-operation strengthening the existing bonds of friendship between the two countries.