Sri Lanka invites Indian businesses to partner in its next phase of economic growth

Newswire and Lanka Business Online report that Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, travelled to New Delhi on October 22–23, 2026, and called on Indian businesses to invest and work with Sri Lanka. Both outlets mention engagement with Indian industry representatives. Newswire also reports meetings with technology institutions, international media organisations and diplomatic community members, while Lanka Business Online describes an exploration of innovation links with IIT Delhi.

Newswire and Lanka Business Online report that Abeysinghe participated in the NDTV World Summit 2026 on October 22, discussing Sri Lanka’s economic reset and future direction. Lanka Business Online identifies the session as a fireside conversation and says the summit’s overall theme was “A World Between Orders.” Both outlets say he expressed gratitude to India’s government and people for their assistance during Sri Lanka’s 2022 economic crisis.

Newswire and Lanka Business Online report that Abeysinghe described progress in restoring financial stability, restructuring debt and carrying out structural changes. Both say he argued that the next task was to turn the gains in stability into lasting economic expansion. Newswire reports that he identified investment possibilities in manufacturing, technology, renewable energy, logistics and industrial development.

Newswire and Lanka Business Online say Abeysinghe stressed the need for deeper links with international markets and referred to trade reforms, including the removal of para-tariffs. Newswire reports that he connected those changes with improved competitiveness and the prospect of additional free-trade agreements. It also says he described Sri Lanka’s aim to serve as a regional centre for commerce, industry, technology, research and development, logistics, value addition and skilled talent.

Lanka Business Online reports that Abeysinghe invited Indian businesses to attend Sri Lanka Expo 2027, described as the country’s flagship international trade exhibition. Neither outlet reports a specific investment deal or a further timetable following the visit.