Sri Lanka, Egypt in talks to ramp up trade

This is as per media reports, which added Fernando revealed plans to convene the next JCTEC session in June this year.

Emphasising Africa’s burgeoning market potential, Mosleh encouraged Sri Lankan exporters to invest in Egypt, leveraging the relaxed rules of origin under a free trade agreement.

The discussions also centred on enhancing existing trade and economic cooperation through avenues like exhibitions and foreign delegations.

The Ministry of Trade Commerce and Food Security secretary AMPMB Athapaththu and officials from the Department of Commerce were also present during the deliberations, underlining the government’s commitment to advancing bilateral relations with Egypt.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DR)