The United Arab Emirates wishes to enhance bilateral trade and investments with Sri Lanka, its envoy in Sri Lanka, Abdulhamid Abdulfattah K. Al Mulla said during a meeting with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the country’s premier business chamber.
He expressed this interest, during a visit to the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently to discuss matters of mutual interest with CEO of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Mrs. Dhara Wijayatilake. Senior Assistant Secretary General, responsible for matters relating to the Business Councils of the Chamber, Lilakshini de Mel was also present.
“There are many opportunities to increase trade and we need to look at how this can be done,” the Ambassador said.
He said that the UAE had opened a visa centre in Colombo with the expectation of enabling the speedy issue of visit visas for Lankan businessmen, who wish to travel to the UAE on business purposes.
“We can provide a business visa within a few days, all matters would be finalized in Colombo,” the envoy added.
CEO of the Chamber, Dhara Wijayatilake briefed the UAE envoy on the upcoming Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2017, being organized by the Ceylon Chamber and scheduled to be held at the end of May 2017. She advised that it would be the most ideal event that will offer business delegations a complete insight into the investment environment in Sri Lanka.