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Sri Lanka and Georgia Strengthen Bilateral Relations Through Trade and Tourism

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The Hon. Consul of Sri Lanka in Georgia, Nino Makhviladze, visited Sri Lanka from May 25 to June 2, 2023, to explore opportunities in the country for trade, tourism, and investment. During her visit, she held bilateral discussions with various Sri Lankan ministers and officials, including Tourism and Lands Minister Harin Fernando, Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranathunga, and State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasooriya. Makhviladze also met with representatives from the Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Food Security, the Urban Development Authority (UDA), the Board of Investment, Port City Commission, Sri Lankan Airlines, and the Export Development Board (EDB).

Key Takeaways:

  • Makhviladze's visit was organized by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Ankara, which is accredited to Georgia and facilitated by the Department of Commerce.
  • She held discussions with various Sri Lankan ministers and officials to explore opportunities for trade, tourism, and investment.
  • Makhviladze proposed a tourism investment initiative to increase visitors and boost income for the island, focusing on investing in old colonial buildings, islands available for tourism development projects, and investment opportunities in the Colombo Port City.
  • A Georgian media team, including bloggers, will visit Sri Lanka for a FAM tour this month to promote Sri Lanka as a destination for Georgian travelers.
  • The Georgian team intends to start an airline or charter flight from Tbilisi, Georgia to Colombo, Sri Lanka to facilitate more tourists from Georgia, the Caucasus region, and Europe.
  • Makhviladze discussed arranging a Georgian musical event and a food festival in Sri Lanka, as well as sourcing coffee, cocoa, coconut-related products, vanilla, and seafood from Sri Lanka.
  • The Georgian team agreed to facilitate exports of these products from Sri Lanka to Georgia, thereby helping the country improve food security with quality products.
  • A business delegation from Georgia will visit Sri Lanka to attend the upcoming 'Industry 2023' exhibition, which will be held in Colombo from June 22 to 25, 2023.

Statistics:

  • The visit of the Hon. Consul of Sri Lanka in Georgia has created a new avenue to promote the country's trade, tourism, and investment opportunities in Georgia and the Caucasus region.
  • The Sri Lankan authorities will work closely with the Lankan Embassy in Ankara to strengthen bilateral relationship between the two nations.
  • The 'Industry 2023' exhibition will be held in Colombo from June 22 to 25, 2023.

Sources:

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