SL High commissioner in Delhi discusses greater integration of SL-Indian trade chambers

High Commissioner to India, Milinda Moragoda, handed over a copy of the ‘Buddhist Heritage in Sri Lanka’ to Mr. Subhrakant Panda, the President of The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Continuing his discussions with senior Indian private sector figures , Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Milinda Moragoda, held a meeting in New Delhi with the President of The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).Subhrakant Panda, where further integration between the trade chambers in both countries 
were discussed.   

 Mr.Panda, who is also the Managing Director of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA), India’s foremost fully integrated producer of value-added ferro chrome, engaged in fruitful discussions with High Commissioner Moragoda.  

Mr. Panda and the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka discussed a range of issues pertaining to possible cooperation between FICCI, Trade Chambers in Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka High Commission. The High Commissioner provided Mr. Panda with an update on the assistance provided by the Indian Government during the economic crisis. Moreover, he underscored Sri Lanka’s current state of readiness to embrace large-scale investment from India. Mr. Panda shared valuable insights into FICCI’s rich history spanning 96 years, highlighting its vast network that encompasses not only India’s largest companies but also small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).  

Both parties recognized the significance of targeted sector-specific investments, aiming for greater integration with the Indian economy. It was agreed to engage with Sri Lankan trade chambers and the High Commission to take this initiative further  

Mr. Sallesh Pathak, Secretary General of FICCI, and Dr. Gunveena Chadda, Assistant Secretary General of FICCI, were present at the meeting. The High Commissioner was accompanied by Sarath Godankanda, Minister, and Geshan Dissanayake, First Secretary (Commercial).