As construction work begins in the industrial park at the Hambantota Port, efforts are being made to attract Sri Lankan and international investors. A delegation from Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) led by HIPG Port Investment Services General Manager Justin Zhang recently visited Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to China Dr. Palitha Kohona in Beijing to discuss the promotion of Chinese investments in Sri Lanka. The visit took place following an online dialogue between HIPG and the Ambassador during the Sri Lanka Virtual Investment Forum held in June 2021. In addition to talking to Chinese companies of Hambantota’s potential, the Embassy has also organised a number of well attended events to encourage FDIs from China to Sri Lanka. Discussions concluded with Ambassador Kohona agreeing to collaborate with HIPG in jointly promoting the industrial development of the Hambantota International Port and Sri Lanka.

Source: The Nation July 25, 2021 18:56 UTC