RUZAIK FAROOK
COLOMBO – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (CanCham Sri Lanka) recently hosted a strategic press interaction with members of the business media at CanCham House in Colombo
The discussion focused on strengthening economic partnerships, enhancing bilateral dialogue, and positioning Sri Lanka within the expanding Canada–Indo-Pacific economic framework.
The session highlighted the evolving role of CanCham Sri Lanka as a dynamic platform that brings together businesses, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and international stakeholders to foster meaningful economic opportunities between Sri Lanka and Canada.
Founder and Board Directors M.H.K. Mohamed Hameez and Priyantha Chandrasekara, together with Secretary General and Executive Director Ms. Nilupul De Silva, addressed the press during the event.
As global markets increasingly shift toward collaborative regional partnerships, Sri Lanka has a significant opportunity to position itself as a strategic gateway within the Indo-Pacific region. Through CanCham Sri Lanka, businesses gain access to valuable networks, partnerships, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and international engagement opportunities that extend beyond borders.
Key discussions during the interaction focused on Expanding trade and investment opportunities between Sri Lanka and Canada, Strengthening business-to-business collaboration, Supporting SMEs and emerging enterprises,Facilitating knowledge exchange and strategic partnerships,Promoting Sri Lanka’s value proposition to Canadian and global stakeholders and Enhancing engagement across the Indo-Pacific economic corridor
The interaction with the business press marked an important milestone in communicating CanCham Sri Lanka’s long-term vision of building a credible, collaborative, and globally connected platform for economic growth.
The Chamber also reaffirmed its commitment to creating actionable outcomes through partnership-driven engagement while fostering stronger connectivity between Sri Lankan enterprises and the wider Canadian business ecosystem.
As momentum continues to build following recent Indo-Pacific collaboration initiatives, CanCham Sri Lanka remains focused on enabling conversations that translate into opportunities, investments, and sustainable partnerships.
