The Investment Summit will conclude today (22). The event, attended by local and foreign investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, development partners, and various public and private entities, aims to showcase investment opportunities available in the Northern Province to foreign investors.
The inauguration ceremony was chaired by the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development. It was attended by the Northern Province Governor, several ministers, MPs, Government Agents from all five districts of the Northern Province, and a large number of investors from across the country. The Governor emphasised that the event, held in the historic city of Jaffna, is not merely a conference, but a decisive and strategic turning point for the Northern Province. He further stated that despite its abundant natural resources, resilient human capital, and rich cultural heritage, the province has historically contributed very little to the country’s GDP. Under the theme ‘Empowering Growth, Insightful Innovations’, he added, the province is now embarking on a journey to change that narrative.
He said, “The event comes at an opportune time, as Sri Lanka transitions from economic recovery to long-term sustainable growth. This initiative is being carried out under the vision and guidance of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, based on the concept of an ‘Inclusive Economy’, ensuring that no province is left behind.”
The Governor highlighted that looking back at our history, the Northern Province has always been a ‘Gateway to Excellence,’ and this summit aims to reclaim that pride.
By focusing on four strategic pillars — Agriculture and Fisheries, Tourism, Education and Information Technology, and Energy — we are creating a roadmap to connect the talent of our younger generation and the experience of our elders with international capital and innovation, he said.
The Governor added that everyone will work together to ensure that the investments made today generate sustainable jobs, vibrant businesses, and a prosperous future for every citizen of the Northern Province.