The resilience we have as a nation is one of our most important assets. Sri Lanka has been through many challenges, but we always come back stronger”, assures Mr. Lakshan Madurasinghe, President of Sri Lanka’s American Chamber of Commerce. Like many countries in these post-pandemic times, Sri Lanka has experienced significant economic upheavals. However, what makes the country unique is its huge strategic potential to become one of South Asia’s main hubs for international investors.

On the one hand, Sri Lanka’s strategic geographical position places it within a vast proximity market in South Asia and East Africa, with considerably reduced supply chain costs since most raw materials come from the region. Similarly, the country’s ports, shipping lines and major infrastructure developments like Port City Colombo enable it to bring forth large-scale investment projects. With an annual estimate of US $1.2 billion in terms of direct economic value, there is great potential to draw in different types of investors such as valuable travelers, luxury yacht marina, world- class integrated resorts, high-end retail malls and convention centers. “These advantages make Sri Lanka ideal for supply chain diversification and head office operations”, states Mr. Madurasinghe.