Sri Lanka - Japan Business Council of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce holds 47th AGM

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The Sri Lanka - Japan Business Council (SLJBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently held its 47th AGM, with the Ambassador of Japan and the Patron of the Council, Akio ISOMATA, attending as the Chief Guest.Sri Lanka Business

Addressing the gathering, Ambassador ISOMATA outlined three priorities for deepening bilateral economic relations: an effective and forward-looking trade and investment policy, the promotion of domestic industrial policy and expanded investment in renewable energy. He noted that Sri Lanka's ongoing review of its Free Trade Agreement policy would be important in shaping the country's future negotiating landscape. He encouraged Sri Lanka to look Eastward toward Southeast Asia and Japan, propo...