SL Pitched as South Asian Investment Hub to US Tech Giants 📈

Presidential Special Envoy Hanif Yusoof engaged in a high-level virtual roundtable with major US corporations to position Sri Lanka as a strategic regional platform. • Investment Strategy: The session focused on advancing President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s agenda to secure long-term partnerships, emphasizing Sri Lanka's role as a trusted entry point to the wider South Asian market. • Key Participants: Representatives from global leaders including Apple, Boeing, Google, Meta, SpaceX, Visa, Mastercard, and Airbnb. • Sector Potential: Discussions highlighted opportunities for ICT/BPM, logistics, and digital infrastructure, leveraging the island's strategic location for regional service delivery. • Strategic Context: Facilitated by the US Chamber of Commerce, the initiative aims to shift the narrative from a standalone market to a regional hub, potentially boosting foreign direct investment and high-tech employment.