Ajman Chamber Explores Cooperation Opportunities with Sri Lanka in Vital Economic Sectors

His Excellency Salem Al Suwaidi, Director General of Ajman Chamber, met with His Excellency Alexi Gunasekera, Consul General of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, to explore ways to strengthen economic cooperation and enhance mutual trade and investment.

The meeting, held at Ajman Chamber’s headquarters, was attended by Ali Rashid Al Kaitoob, Executive Director of the Studies and Investment Development Sector; Fatima Yaqoob Al Awadhi, Head of the Investment Attraction Section at Ajman Chamber; and Subashini Silva, Deputy Consul General.

The two sides reviewed opportunities for cooperation across several vital sectors, including financial technology, machinery and equipment, education, food security, and information technology.

Ajman Chamber delivered an introductory presentation highlighting the emirate’s key investment opportunities, the competitive advantages provided by its business environment, the diversity of promising economic sectors, and the ease of doing business.

The Chamber invited the Sri Lankan side to attend the opening ceremony of the Thara Investment and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and to explore its services and initiatives supporting entrepreneurs, project development, enhancing investment opportunities, and building partnerships between the two business communities.

During the meeting, the Sri Lankan side also invited Ajman Chamber to attend and participate in Expo Sri Lanka 2027, while discussing opportunities to sign memoranda of understanding to strengthen economic cooperation and expand areas of partnership between the two sides.

The meeting comes as part of Ajman Chamber’s efforts to strengthen its external relations, broaden the scope of its international economic cooperation, and open new channels of engagement with business communities. These efforts support opportunities to organise economic forums and events and enhance partnerships between private-sector establishments in Ajman and countries worldwide.

His Excellency Alexi Gunasekera provided an overview of Sri Lanka’s economic strengths and target sectors for attracting investment. He also outlined Expo Sri Lanka 2027, which will be held next January and will feature several key sectors, including industrial products, agricultural products and services, energy, tourism, healthcare, innovation and advanced technologies, among others.

At the conclusion of the meeting, His Excellency Salem Al Suwaidi, Director General of Ajman Chamber, and His Excellency Alexi Gunasekera, Consul General of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, exchanged commemorative shields and gifts.