The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Colombo, in collaboration with Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), organised a roundtable discussion on Egypt–Sri Lanka bilateral investment opportunities at Shangri-La Colombo on Wednesday, October 14.
The event brought together business leaders and institutional representatives to explore investment opportunities, strengthen business partnerships and enhance economic cooperation between the two countries.The gathering was attended by Egyptian Ambassador H.E. Ahmed Helal, GAFI Vice Chairman Walid Anwar, Sri Lanka Export Development Board Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe and Upekha Nakandala, representing the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka.
Discussions focused on Egypt’s investment incentives, business opportunities and its potential as a gateway to regional and international markets. GAFI’s Asia Region Country Manager, Reem ElKhadi, delivered a presentation outlining the facilities and support available to foreign investors.Teejay, Hirdaramani and Naturub also shared their experiences of operating in Egypt, highlighting opportunities for Sri Lankan businesses seeking international expansion.
The roundtable marked another step towards strengthening Egypt–Sri Lanka economic relations, with both the Egyptian Embassy and GAFI reaffirming their commitment to promoting investment and developing mutually beneficial business partnerships.
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