Sri Lanka is attracting renewed German investment interest, driven by a stabilizing economy and President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s recent visit to Berlin. German businesses are eyeing Sri Lanka as a strategic destination for trade, production, and innovation, marking a promising chapter in bilateral economic ties.
President Disanayake’s Berlin visit and economic reforms reignite German investor interest in Sri Lanka’s emerging sectors
Sri Lanka Attracts Fresh German Investment Interest
Sri Lanka is seeing renewed interest from German investors, thanks to an improving economy and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent visit to Berlin. This growing interest could lead to stronger trade and business ties between the two countries.
Martin Klose, head of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), said that “Sri Lanka is now back on the table” for German companies. He made these comments after a major business forum in Berlin, organized with the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), where many companies showed interest in working with Sri Lanka.
AHK Sri Lanka, active since 2018, is part of a global network in 93 countries. It supports over 3.6 million German companies and helps them expand to new markets—like Sri Lanka.
President Dissanayake’s visit gave a strong push to investor confidence. Since then, AHK and the Board of Investment have met to follow up and explore next steps to turn interest into real investment.
Klose explained that global challenges are pushing German companies to look for new places to invest and manufacture. Sri Lanka, with its location and improving business environment, is becoming a smart choice.
He said there is strong potential for German investment in areas like logistics, renewable energy, IT, startups, agriculture technology, and healthtech. He also stressed the need for Sri Lanka to promote these sectors clearly and make doing business easier.
German companies already in Sri Lanka are planning to grow further, showing trust in the country’s direction. Klose also praised the government’s efforts to attract more investment and support business growth.
AHK is also working to train local workers to meet German standards and help Sri Lankan companies join trade fairs and connect with the European market.
With better policies, global interest, and strong leadership, Sri Lanka now has a real chance to become a hub for German investment in the region.