Sri Lanka Invites Indian Investment for Economic Growth
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe visited New Delhi to attract Indian investment in manufacturing, technology, and renewable energy to sustain Sri Lanka's economic recovery.
Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, visited New Delhi from October 22 to 23, 2026, to attract Indian investment. During the visit, he urged Indian businesses to move beyond supporting Sri Lanka's recovery and instead "be part of its growth" as the nation transitions from economic stabilization to sustained development.
Abeysinghe identified several priority sectors for bilateral collaboration, including manufacturing, technology, renewable energy, logistics, marine industries, and agricultural value addition. He detailed government initiatives to establish new industrial zones through the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka and highlighted a commitment to increasing regulatory clarity and digitizing public services.
As part of the diplomatic mission, the Deputy Minister met with industry representatives from NASSCOM and the Confederation of Indian Industry to discuss technology transfers and commercial partnerships. He also engaged with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi to explore innovation networks and startup incubation. Abeysinghe concluded the visit by inviting Indian firms to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027.
