Nepal Sri Lanka Chamber Meets Ambassador to Boost Trade and Investment

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5th December 2025, Kathmandu

Nepal Sri Lanka trade investment is set for a significant push following a high-level meeting. Officials from the Nepal Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NSCCI) recently met with the Sri Lankan Ambassador to Nepal, H.E.

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Ruwanti Delpitia, to discuss enhancing business ties. The meeting focused on key areas, including trade, investment, and joint ventures between the two South Asian nations.

Key Attendees and Venue

The productive meeting took place at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu. NSCCI’s esteemed members actively participated. Attendees included Honorary Member Dr. Rajesh Kazi Shrestha, President Vijay Shrestha, General Secretary Narendra Ballav Pant, and Member Kumar Dahal.

Ambassador Delpitia’s Optimism

Ambassador Delpitia expressed strong optimism regarding the future commercial relationship. She stated her belief that bilateral business activities will increase significantly in the coming days. Her vision supports a closer economic partnership, benefiting both local and national economies.

Focus on Industrial Expos

A major point of discussion involved participation in upcoming industrial exhibitions. The NSCCI officials and the Ambassador discussed the potential for a Nepali delegation to attend the Industrial Expo scheduled for June 2026 in Sri Lanka.

In a move to strengthen reciprocal relationships, NSCCI President Vijay Shrestha announced plans to host a similar industrial expo in Nepal in the near future. He confirmed that a Sri Lankan delegation would participate actively in the Nepali event, promoting mutual market exposure and business connections.

Deep Dive into Economic Cooperation

The discussions went beyond simple trade figures. Both parties actively explored comprehensive strategies to boost economic development. Key areas of focus included:

• Trade: Identifying high-potential goods and services for import and export.

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• Investment: Promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) from Sri Lanka into Nepal and vice versa.

• Joint Ventures: Encouraging collaborative projects across various sectors.

The ongoing dialogue on market access, economic development initiatives, and foreign trade policies can benefit both local and national economic activities. It ensures a regular, structured approach to policy alignment.

Exchange and Future Collaboration

Further talks concentrated on potential destinations for trade promotion and the exchange of business delegations and professionals. Strengthening commercial relations, facilitating service trade, and boosting tourism through reciprocal visits were emphasized.

The NSCCI also extended an invitation to Ambassador Delpitia. They discussed the possibility of her serving as the Chief Guest at the upcoming Annual General Assembly of the Nepal Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Her presence at the event will highlight the importance of the partnership.

This collaboration reinforces the commitment from both the Chamber and the Embassy to drive forward the agenda of enhanced Nepal Sri Lanka trade investment.

This continuous engagement and active partnership is set to unlock significant economic potential, ensuring a prosperous future for the commercial ties between the two nations. The concerted efforts actively aim to solidify the business bridge between Kathmandu and Colombo.

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