Lanka, Turkey explore trade and investment opportunities

Sri Lanka and Turkey have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, tourism and investment, with a focus on identifying new investment opportunities and strengthening economic ties.

The discussions took place on October 29 between Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne and Sri Lanka’s Honorary Consul in Istanbul, Aydın Özü, according to a statement issued by Parliament.

Wickramaratne highlighted Sri Lanka’s progress towards economic and political stability and stressed the importance of attracting foreign investment to support the country’s development.

He also emphasised the need to strengthen economic engagement with Turkey and explore cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The Speaker commended Özü for his 30 years of service representing Sri Lanka and promoting bilateral relations with Turkey.

Özü, in turn, reaffirmed his commitment to promoting Sri Lanka’s interests in Turkey and further strengthening relations between the two countries. He described Sri Lanka as his “second home”, citing his longstanding association with the country.

Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd. Chairman Janaka Rajakaruna and several other officials attended the meeting.