Sri Lanka will host the first Business Conclave under Sri Lanka’s Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), in Colombo from 28 to 29 May 2024.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the Chairmanship of IORA in collaboration with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce as the current Chair of the IORA Business Forum, will host the first Business Conclave at the Shangri-La Hotel.
According to the Foreign Ministry, the Business Conclave under the theme of “Sustaining Growth – Bridging Horizons” will focus on the key sectors of smart agriculture, ICT, logistics, tourism, renewable energy and SME Development and women’s empowerment.
The Forum is expected to provide an opportunity for leaders of Industry to develop stronger economic partnerships and connections across the Member States of IORA.
Participants are expected to gain greater exposure to diverse business and investment prospects to build synergies with their counterparts from the 23 IORA countries and 12 Dialogue Partner countries who will be represented by their trade delegations.
The Business Conclave precedes the IORA 26th Committee of Senior Officials Meeting scheduled for 30 – 31 May 2024. (Newswire)