Sri Lanka is interested in expediting the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to deepen economic ties and create greater opportunities for trade and investment, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said during a recent meeting with Minister of Foreign Trade of the [...]
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Sri Lanka is interested in expediting the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to deepen economic ties and create greater opportunities for trade and investment, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said during a recent meeting with Minister of Foreign Trade of the UAE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi.
Minister Herath was in Dubai to attend the second edition of “Sri Lanka beyond Your Dreams”, organised by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai.
During the 2-day visit, Minister Herath had discussions with Dr Thani on strengthening and expanding bilateral trade and economic relations, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath met several officials on a visit to the UAE.
He was accompanied on the visit by Board of Investment chairman Duminda Hulangamuwa and officials of the Port City Commission.
Minister Herath also met UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation Dr Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar, and the UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri.
During the promotional event, he engaged with UAE and Sri Lanka business leaders and private sector representatives, to exchange views on strengthening commercial ties and identifying new avenues for trade, investment and business partnerships between Sri Lanka and the UAE.
Minister Herath also met Amit Jain, Group CEO of EMAAR Group of the UAE, and Ahmad Matrooshi, Executive Director of EMAAR Group to discuss real estate development and invited EMAAR Group to explore investment opportunities in the Port City Colombo.
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