Sri Lanka and Palestine Reaffirm Commitment to Deepen Economic Cooperation and Trade Relations

The Representative of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the State of Palestine, Farook Mohamed Fawzer, paid a courtesy call on Minister of National Economy of the State of Palestine Muhammad Al-Amur, at the Ministry headquarters in Ramallah.

During the meeting, the two sides held cordial and substantive discussions on further strengthening economic relations between Sri Lanka and Palestine, with particular attention to expanding bilateral trade, promoting investment opportunities and enhancing business-to-business engagement.

Minister Al-Amur recalled the longstanding bonds of friendship, solidarity and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Palestine, built over more than five decades of diplomatic relations.

A significant focus of the discussions was Sri Lanka Expo 2027, scheduled to be held from 14 to 17 January 2027 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. Representative Fawzer briefed the Minister on opportunities presented by the Expo for Palestinian businesses to explore new markets, establish commercial partnerships and strengthen trade and investment links with Sri Lankan counterparts.

Representative Fawzer also highlighted investment opportunities available in Sri Lanka, including those emerging through Port City Colombo, and encouraged greater participation by the Palestinian private sector in Sri Lanka’s trade and investment initiatives. He particularly invited representatives of Chambers of Commerce and Industry from across Palestine to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027 and explore avenues for mutually beneficial commercial cooperation.

In this regard, an official invitation was extended to Minister Al-Amur to lead a delegation comprising representatives of the Palestinian public and private sectors to Sri Lanka for the Expo. Welcoming the invitation, Minister Al-Amur expressed his willingness to lead a Palestinian business delegation, including representatives of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027.

The two sides also discussed opportunities to facilitate greater market access, promote Palestinian products in the Sri Lankan market, strengthen private-sector networks and identify new avenues for expanding bilateral trade and investment.