The High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka said that the government “has an opportunity to reap the economic benefits of a peace dividend by fostering a transparent, responsive and pluralistic government”, as a partnership was launched between the Trade Facilitation Office Canada (TFO Canada) and Sri Lanka's Export Development Board (EDB).
The High Commissioner of Canada Shelley Whiting said the newly announced agreement would allow small and medium sized businesses reach the Canadian market, adding that added that "it will support Sri Lankan efforts to harness Sri Lanka's economic potential well into the future".
“Canada and Sri Lanka have a long-standing, broad-based relationship, in a multitude of spheres including trade, development programming and engagements with the Sri Lankan government on areas of importance such as gender human rights,” said Ms Whiting.
“Through its economic diplomacy in Sri Lanka, and in all its programs, the High Commission of Canada is renewing its interest to build stronger connections between people and businesses and look at areas for shared opportunities, expertise and benefit to further economic growth, stability and prosperity,” she added .
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