The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Muscat together with the Sri Lanka Business Council Initiative (SLBCI) organized a Business Networking High Tea Session on 28 February 2024 at the Official Residence, as a step towards forming an Oman – Sri Lanka Business Council. More than 70 Omani and Sri Lankan businessmen, entrepreneurs and professionals attended the event.
In his welcome remarks, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Oman Sabarullah Khan explained the reasons behind the establishment of the SLBCI under the patronage of the Embassy which sets the foundation for forming an Oman – Sri Lanka Business Council in the near future. The Counsellor of the Sri Lanka Embassy Anodya Chirasrie highlighted the existing avenues for bringing the Oman – Sri Lanka Economic Cooperation to its next level. Elaborating the objectives of the formed SLBCI, the Counsellor stressed emerging necessity of having public – private business partnerships between the two countries at a single platform.
The members of the SLBCI were introduced to the Omani and other stakeholders with a view to expanding opportunities as well as collaborations and partnerships between Sri Lanka and Oman. The event was also focused on raising awareness about Sri Lankan products and services to the Omani market while promoting Sri Lankan businesses and service sectors which have already been established in the Sultanate of Oman.
The initiative taken by the Embassy to form the said business council was appreciated by the attendees. It will serve as a catalyst for future collaboration and knowledge sharing among experts in the field, paving the way for growth and exploration of holistic economic cooperation.