Trade Minister holds talks on bilateral trade with New Zealand high commissioner
Trade Minister Nalin Fernando met with the New Zealand high commissioner H.E David Pine, today (05th) at the Trade Ministry premises.
The trade minister mentioned that Sri Lanka is actively working towards diversifying its exports by supporting the SME sector. He also stressed the importance of boosting Sri Lankan exports to the New Zealand market in order to lessen the significant trade gap between the two countries.
The high commissioner acknowledged Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage and history, stating that the country has vast opportunities in the tourism industry. He highlighted his efforts in facilitating connections between relevant stakeholders in both countries.
In the meeting, the high commissioner emphasized the need for stronger partnerships between Sri Lanka and New Zealand not only in tourism but also in trade, sports, dairy industry, education, and culture. He also noted that Sri Lankans migrating to New Zealand are highly skilled individuals.
To enhance Sri Lanka-New Zealand trade relations, the high commissioner underscored the importance of developing identified Sri Lankan products to target sophisticated international markets like New Zealand with smaller populations.
Both parties discussed plans to further strengthen their existing relations.
Trade Minister Nalin Fernando met with New Zealand high commissioner H.E. David Pine to discuss diversifying exports through the SME sector and increasing Sri Lankan exports to New Zealand. The high commissioner highlighted Sri Lanka’s tourism potential and emphasized the need for partnerships in various sectors including trade, sports, dairy, education, and culture. Both sides agreed to work towards strengthening relations and developing Sri Lankan products for international markets. The high commissioner also acknowledged the high skills of Sri Lankan migrants in New Zealand. Overall, the meeting focused on enhancing trade relations and collaboration between the two countries.
