RUZAIK FAROOK
COLOMBO — The Sri Lanka Canada Business Council (SLCBC) hosted a welcome reception to Isabelle Martin, High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka, at Marriott Hotel, Colombo on Thursday January 29, bringing together members, partners, and invited guests for an evening of dialogue, celebration, and connection.
The event saw a full house with over 180 members and invitees, reflecting the strong and growing interest in strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and professional collaboration between Sri Lanka and Canada.
Adding further significance to the occasion, the reception also marked 35 years of the Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council’s operations in Sri Lanka — a milestone that highlights the Council’s enduring role in fostering business relationships, policy engagement, and people-to-people connections across both nations. A ceremonial cake-cutting commemorated this important anniversary.
President of SLCBC M. H. K. M. Hameez, together with the Council’s dynamic leadership team, whose collective efforts ensured a well-curated and impactful event.
The reception served not only as a warm welcome to the High Commissioner but also as a reaffirmation of SLCBC’s commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation, supporting its members, and creating platforms for meaningful engagement in the years ahead.
