RUZAIK FAROOK
COLOMBO — Sri Lanka Nordic Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce 25th Annual General Meeting was held at the Hilton Residences, Colombo on Thursday November 5. It was held under the chairmanship of the President of the Council Shaameel Mohideen.
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Senior Advisor Ms. Aneela Shah Khan, Tormod Nuland Secretary Political Affairs Royal Norwegian Embassy and Mano Sekeram, Honorary Consul General of Norway to Sri Lanka were present as special guests.
The outgoing President Shaameel said in his speech that a significant milestone has been reached to celebrate the 25th Annual General Meeting of Council. Over the years, the Sri Lanka–Nordic Business Council has served as an important platform for strengthening trade, investment, business relationships and people-to-people connections between Sri Lanka and the Nordic region.
He further said that when he assumed the presidency, his vision was to strengthen the Council’s engagement with its members, expand the international business network and promote greater collaboration between Sri Lanka and the Nordic countries.
Shaameel also said Throughout his tenure, his focus remained on encouraging trade and investment, supporting business networking, promoting innovation and sustainability, and creating opportunities for closer engagement between the private sector and our international partners.
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Senior Advisor Ms. Aneela Shah Khan said Sri Lanka Nordic Business Council promotes business and relations with Sri Lanka and Norway business relationship with two countries.
Ms. Maleena Awn, Director – Operations, Meridian Maritime Services (Pvt) Ltd was elected President of the Council for the term 2026–2027.
Priyantha Subasinghe, Managing Director of Kalaro (Pvt) Ltd, was elected as Senior Vice President, Chrishan De Mel, Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer was appointed as the Vice President, Shaameel Mohideen will serve as Immediate Past President, Dr. D. S. K. Pathirana Sri Lanka National Technology Development Cooperative has been elected as the Treasurer.
Committee members. Dart Global Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, LGL Marketing Services (Pvt) Ltd, Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC, Maliban Healthcare (Pvt) Ltd and Scan Global Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
Ms. Maleena Awn, President of the Council presented token of appreciation to the chief guest Aneela Shah Khan and to the outgoing President Shaameel Mohideen.
Senior Vice President Priyantha Subasinghe, proposed the vote of thanks.
