Sri Lanka is an open, reliable partner to the international community - Prime Minister says at German Business Summit
Sri Lanka is an open and reliable partner committed to regional cooperation and international relations, said Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. She made this statement while participating as the chief guest at the 'Sri Lanka-German Business Summit 2026' held today (28) at the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel in Colombo.
The three-day summit, organized with the support of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) and the German Embassy in Colombo, aims to promote Sri Lanka as an attractive destination for foreign investment, particularly in the maritime and logistics sectors, the Prime Minister's Media Division stated.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister noted that the long-standing partnership between Sri Lanka and Germany in the fields of tourism, trade, investment, technology transfer, and development cooperation is extremely important. She particularly commended Germany's contribution to vocational education and training, renewable energy, and economic transformation.
The Prime Minister also said that Sri Lanka is currently engaged in a comprehensive reform process to achieve macroeconomic stability and build a more competitive economic model. The government is implementing fiscal consolidation, structural adjustments, and governance reforms, and in this process, the government is paying special attention to the social impacts that may affect women and vulnerable communities.
The Prime Minister further invited the German business community to form new partnerships with Sri Lanka, citing the country's strategic location in the Indian Ocean, skilled workforce, and improving investment environment.
The event was attended by the German Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives, Dr. Felix Neumann, Chief Representative of AHK Sri Lanka, Martin Klose, as well as government officials and the business communities of both countries.
