Colombo, Aug. 16 -- Sri Lanka should enhance trade facilitation and create a more conducive business environment by reducing non-tariff barriers, US Ambassador Julie Chung said.

She urged Sri Lanka to "seize this window of opportunity by enhancing trade facilitation and creating a more conducive environment, including reducing non-tariff barriers, enhancing openness, and improving competitiveness."

The US envoy made this comment when she met Ceylon Chamber of Commerce officials to discuss trade, investment, and economic opportunities between Sri Lanka and the United States, a statement from the chamber said.

Ambassador Chung met with Chairman Krishan Balendra, Vice Chairman Bingumal Thewarathanthri, Deputy Vice Chairman Vinod Hirdarama...