High level Omani business delegation concludes productive visit to Sri Lanka

High level Omani business delegation concludes productive visit to Sri Lanka

Muscat: The first-ever visit of 17-member high level Omani business delegation to Sri Lanka from the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), organised by the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman from 5th to 9th March 2022, has successfully concluded. The high-level business delegation was led by Eng. Redha Bin Juma Al Saleh, Chairman of the OCCI which is the sole representative of the entire private sector of Oman. Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Sultanate of Oman Ameer Ajwad received the delegation at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Sri Lanka and accompanied the delegation during the visit. Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Sri Lanka Sheikh Juma Hamdan Al Shehhi also associated during the meetings. The purpose of the visit was to explore opportunities available in trade and investment between Sri Lanka and the Sultanate of Oman and to establish business links between the private sectors of the two countries. The delegation paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, briefed him on the progress made during their visit and expressed their keen interest in closer economic engagement with Sri Lanka. Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Ajith Nivard Gabral and Secretary to the