Officials from the Colombo Port City (CPC) are set to travel to Dubai on June 11 to engage with potential investors, as they seek to attract more foreign capital to Sri Lanka’s most ambitious economic initiative.
Harsha Amarasekara, the Chairman of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC), stated, “Our objective is to connect with individuals in Dubai and the wider Middle East to showcase Colombo Port City as a viable investment zone.”
This meeting is being coordinated by CPCEC in collaboration with China Harbour Engineering Company, the Sri Lankan Consulate General in Dubai, and the Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
Efforts to engage with foreign investors have been a key aspect of promoting the CPC, with both CHEC and CPCEC focusing on identifying promising markets. Thulci Aluwihare, Deputy Managing Director of CHEC Port City Colombo, mentioned in an interview with Echelon Media, “We have carefully selected key markets and conducted thorough research to justify our choices for conducting promotional events in specific countries.”
He further explained, “After we narrow down our options, we actively promote the Port City, beginning with Sri Lanka itself, followed by the Port City.”
Aluwihare also emphasized the need to alter the global perception of Sri Lanka, stating, “While the country is recognized worldwide as a tourist destination, it is not commonly seen as a business hub. This is the narrative we aim to transform.”
