Sri Lanka invites Russian businesses to invest in the country

Sri Lanka Ambassador to Russia Janitha Liyanage says Sri Lanka is open for investments from Russian businessmen and the government is actively discussing such opportunities, including with representatives of the construction industry.

Speaking to Sputnik Liyanage said, “Sri Lanka is open for investment, and we are discussing with Russian entrepreneurs, and Russian construction companies … There are a lot of opportunities for Russians”.

She said Sri Lanka invited Russian companies to open their branches in the island.

Liyanage said in the near future, Sri Lanka plans to open a trading house in Russia and increase the deliveries of tea, coconut-based products, and spices.

She noted that Minister of Transport Bandula Gunawardana and Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera are due to visit Russia in March and April.