PRESS RELEASE Embassy of Sri Lanka Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Government is encouraging U.S. companies andƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚  financiers to “make Sri Lanka Your Next Business Stop.” The U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Commerce Department have announced an Oct. 13-14 conference in Colombo for U.S. investors interested in Sri Lanka.
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ƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ…-This private-public conference will provide U.S. firms a unique opportunity to be among the first investors in the newly opened regions of Sri LankaƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ¢-¾‚¢s Northern and Eastern Provinces,ƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ”š‚ said a recent announcement made by the Export.gov, the U.S. government’s export promotion and finance internet portal.
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Participants, the annoucement further said, ƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ…-will meet one-on-one with Sri Lankan government officials to discuss specific investment opportunities. Targeted industries include IT (internet technology), healthcare, tourism & leisure, infrastructure, diamonds/gems & jewelry, manufacturing, processed food and education.ƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ”š‚
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The trade initiative is the result of a cooperative effort by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, U.S. Department of Commerce and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington.
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The US Trade Representative and Commerce Department promote U.S. trade activities and advise on trade policy for American companies. They have been active in promoting U.S. investment as a means of bolstering Sri Lanka’s post-conflict economy.
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The full details of the conference announcement may be viewed at the Export.gov, internet portalƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚  http://www.export.gov/articles/eg_main_020086.asp
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Embassy of Sri Lanka
Washington, D.C.