As part of the Voyage Sri Lanka 2024 initiative, a group of 20 foreign investors from countries including India, Saudi Arabia, the Maldives, France, Japan, Thailand, the United States, and Cambodia visited the Trincomalee and Hambantota ports on November 24 and 25.
The visits showcased Sri Lanka’s potential as a hub for maritime investments and its growing blue economy.
The delegation explored the opportunities across various sectors, such as, marina development shipbuilding, vessel maintenance, engineering services, bunkering, and related offshore services. Investors also explored prospects for establishing joint ventures with existing local businesses or initiating new enterprises.
Organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with key maritime stakeholders, the investment tour coincides with the inaugural Voyage Sri Lanka 2024 Marine Conference., at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo on November 26, spotlighted Sri Lanka’s capabilities in marine and offshore sector and its growing reputation as a global maritime hub.
