As part of the Voyage Sri Lanka 2024 initiative, a group of 20 potential foreign investors from diverse countries, including India, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, France, Japan, Thailand, United States, and Cambodia, visited the Trincomalee and Hambantota ports on November 24 and 25, 2024. The purpose of the visit was to showcase Sri Lanka’s growing potential as a maritime investment hub and to highlight its expanding blue economy.
During the visit, the delegation explored a variety of investment opportunities in sectors such as marina development, shipbuilding, vessel maintenance, engineering services, bunkering, and offshore services. Investors also looked into the possibility of forming joint ventures with local businesses or launching new ventures.
The tour was organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with key maritime stakeholders. It coincided with the inaugural Voyage Sri Lanka 2024 Marine Conference, set to take place on November 26, 2024, at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo. The conference will focus on Sri Lanka’s growing maritime and offshore sector, emphasizing sustainable practices, cutting-edge technologies, and investment opportunities while encouraging collaboration between the public and private sectors.