The Mission drive to enhance trade between Sri Lanka and Turkey with the assistance of Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka to Eastern Anatolian Region Fatih Yucelik arranged an introductory virtual meeting on 07 May 2021 with the President of Erzurum Chamber of Commerce & Industry Lutfu Yucelik and President of the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka Nandika Buddhipala.
During the virtual meeting Ambassador Hassen expressed sincere appreciation to two Trade Chambers for the positive mindset to establish links to develop trade contacts and invited them to seek the possibility of entering into a Memorandum of Understanding to further strengthen the relations. The Presidents of two Trade Chambers during their remarks showed their interest to organize virtual B2B networking sessions and connect with potential Turkish and Sri Lankan companies. Further, the interest was shown to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between Sri Lankan and Turkish Chambers for long-term mutual benefits. Two Presidents agreed to hold follow up virtual B2B meeting with members of respective Trade Chamber in early June
Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka to Eastern Anatolian Region Fatih Yucelik during his remarks praised two Trade Chambers to connect each other to explore more potential between two countries. Minister Counsellor (Commercial) of the Mission Yoshitha Jayasuriya and Secretary General of the National Chamber of Commerce Bandula Dissanayake also joined the meeting.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Ankara
19 May 2021
