The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, in collaboration with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), organized a specialized briefing on Maritime & Logistics and Imports & Exports. This event, themed “Positioning Sri Lanka as a Competitive Maritime, Logistics and Export Hub: Opportunities for German–Sri Lankan Business Cooperation,” took place on September 11, 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters.
The event was attended by the Chief Delegate of AHK Sri Lanka, alongside various representatives from AHK Sri Lanka, the Chairman and CEO of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), and other EDB officials. Additionally, senior representatives from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) and members of the Maritime and Logistics, as well as Imports and Exports Sector Committees of AHK Sri Lanka, were present.
In his opening remarks, the Director General of Economic Affairs (Bilateral) from the Ministry emphasized the necessity of enhancing economic ties between Sri Lanka and Germany. He pointed out the potential for growth through improved trade, investment, technology sharing, and business collaborations.
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The SLPA shared insights regarding forthcoming projects, investment prospects, and opportunities for business involvement in the maritime and logistics arena. In parallel, the EDB outlined Sri Lanka’s export strategy and highlighted avenues for partnership with the German business sector.
Discussions during the briefing also revolved around Sri Lanka’s capability to enhance its status as a competitive maritime, logistics, and export hub. Participants acknowledged the country’s strategic location and the importance of boosting connectivity with international markets and global value chains.
This briefing served as a platform to explore actionable pathways for fostering German-Sri Lankan business connections, investment collaborations, and sectoral partnerships, while also promoting closer interaction between pertinent governmental entities and the German business community.
Source: Financial Chronicle Biz English | Sri Lanka Business News.
