Trade and Investment Promotion Mission to Maldives 15th – 17th July 2019

The Sri Lanka – Maldives Business Council (SLMLBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce organized a Trade and Investment Promotion Mission to Maldives from 15th – 17th July 2019. The Council also took part at FHAM, The Premier Intentional Hospitality Trade fair in Maldives 2019, at the Dharubaaruge Exhibition Hall, Male.

The main objective of this mission is to facilitate establishing / further expanding business contacts with potential partners taking in to consideration the advantage of entering into the ever expanding market in Maldives. The delegation consisted 10 leading organizations i.e.  Kalani Cables PLC, Eastern Allied Pvt Ltd, Puritas Pvt Ltd, Ocean Trade Logistics Pvt Ltd, International construction Consortium, Pirekma Pvt Ltd, Vihanga Structures (Pvt) Ltd, Spillburg Holdings Pvt Ltd, Marine Transport Services Pvt Ltd and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.

The delegation was able to have meetings with some Ministries and other important organizations in Maldives i.e. Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure, Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Maldives Transport and Contracting Company, Maldives Association of Construction Industry etc.

The delegates were able to know many changes with regard to new laws, the new opportunities, potential markets in Maldives. All the delegates received number of inquiries and some of them have found suitable Business Partners in Maldives who are willing work as agents. The SLMBC believes that this visit will definitely strengthen the trade ties between Sri Lanka and Maldives as well as immensely assist in establishing potential business contacts and promote bilateral business between both countries.