Department of Commerce Sri Lanka

A promotional seminar on ‘Sri Lanka Expo’ was recently held at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo with the participation of over 50 importers in Japan. Ambassador Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda in his opening remarks stated that the ‘Sri Lanka Expo’ would be an ideal opportunity for the Japanese business community to expand their businesses with Sri Lanka not only in the trade of goods, but also in areas such as investment and service sectors such as tourism.  The Ambassador further stated that Sri Lanka has the best products to offer the world, being tea, apparel, gemstones, spices and natural rubber.

The Department of Commerce commenced its work for the year 2012 today, with all officers taking the government servants’ oath to provide an efficient and comprehensive service to the public at all times. Addressing staff in a ceremony marking the beginning of work in the New Year, Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry and Commerce, said that the department has a major responsibility to contribute towards Sri Lanka achieving high export target and trade development this year,and encouraged officers to do their utmost to achieve this goal.