FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – A significant forum, the EU–Sri Lanka Business Roundtable, convened in Colombo to explore strategies for enhancing Sri Lanka’s position as a competitive and sustainable hub within the Indian Ocean region.
This event, themed “Global Gateway and Sri Lanka’s Role as a Regional Maritime & Logistics Hub,” was jointly organized by the European Union Delegation to Sri Lanka and the German Industry and Commerce Delegation in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka).
Attendees included senior government officials, EU ambassadors, leaders from the global industry, representatives from development finance institutions, and important figures from Sri Lanka’s maritime, logistics, and export sectors.
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According to AHK Sri Lanka, “The roundtable served as a forum for dialogue between stakeholders from Europe and Sri Lanka, focusing on actionable strategies to bolster economic collaboration, enhance connectivity, and increase Sri Lanka’s appeal as a destination for investment and exports.”
Ambassador Carmen Moreno, representing the European Union in Sri Lanka, delivered a keynote address that highlighted the EU’s Global Gateway initiative and emphasized Sri Lanka’s importance in fostering regional connectivity and trade.
Chief Delegate Martin Klose of AHK Sri Lanka also contributed to the discussions. The conversations centered on the potential for deeper EU-Sri Lanka collaboration, promoting sustainable foreign direct investment, enhancing port competitiveness, ensuring reliable supply chains, developing maritime infrastructure, and expanding Sri Lanka’s role in global trade and logistics networks. (Colombo/May29/2026)
