ECONOMYNEXT – How Sri Lanka can broaden its export base and ship sustained development by means of diversification would be the focus of day one of many Sri Lanka Financial and Funding Summit 2025, organizer the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce mentioned.
The session will spotlight the urgency of shifting past conventional export sectors as international demand patterns shift and resilience turns into a strategic crucial.
“The dialogue will discover untapped alternatives in high-value industries corresponding to cinnamon, seafood, electronics, minerals, and superior manufacturing.
“It is going to additionally study how Sri Lanka can strengthen its place in non-traditional markets by means of branding, requirements, logistics, and strategic commerce partnerships.”
The keynote tackle will probably be delivered by Prof Sanjay Kathuria. He holds a Doctorate in Economics from the College of Oxford, and has over 27 years of expertise on the World Financial institution, and a decade at ICRIER in New Delhi.
The panel will function Ranil Pathirana – Managing Director, Hirdaramani Group, Chathura Abeyratne – Director/COO, Joint Agri Merchandise Ceylon, Upendra Peiris – Chief Government Officer, OREL IT, and T Sayandhan – CEO, Sunshine
Healthcare, with Subhashini Abeysinghe – Analysis Director, Verité Analysis, moderating.
The summit, on the theme “Gateway to Progress: Asia’s Rising Alternative”, will probably be held on 2–3 December on the Shangri-La Colombo. (Colombo/Sep29/2025)
