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AHK Sri Lanka, UNDP, and EU Join Forces to Raise Awareness of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, and with support from the European Union (EU), joined forces to host an awareness programme focusing on the tourism and agriculture sectors in Sri Lanka. The initiative, held in anticipation of the recently enacted German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, aimed to enlighten stakeholders on the importance of sustainable tourism and agriculture supply chains.
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AHK Sri Lanka Initiates Strategic Talks with Opposition Leader Honourable Sajith Premadasa for Economic Collaboration

In a significant step towards fostering stronger economic ties between Germany and Sri Lanka, the Chief Delegate of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), Ms. Marie Antonia von Schönburg, engaged in a pivotal discussion with the Opposition Leader of Sri Lanka, Honourable Sajith Premadasa, on the 25th of October, 2023. The meeting, held at the Opposition Leader's Office in Colombo, focused on key aspects aimed at enhancing collaboration and trade relations.
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AHK Sri Lanka and German Investors Join Forces in Bilateral Talks with Opposition Leader Honourable Sajith Premadasa for Economic Advancement

In a move to strengthen economic ties between Germany and Sri Lanka, Ms. Marie Antonia von Schönburg, Chief Delegate of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), and representatives from German foreign direct investments in Sri Lanka met with the Opposition Leader, Honourable Sajith Premadasa, and his finance wing on the 8th of November, 2023 at the Jetwing Colombo hotel. Building on the momentum of the previous meeting, this session aimed at addressing important challenges confronting German foreign direct investment.
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Medica 2023 Trade Fair: AHK Sri Lanka Leads Sri Lankan Delegation to Foster International Collaboration in Healthcare

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) successfully organised a Sri Lankan delegation to visit the renowned "Medica" exhibition in Düsseldorf from November 13-16, 2023. Medica, recognised as the world's largest trade fair for medical technology, provided an unparalleled opportunity for Sri Lankan medical and health sector stakeholders to connect with international partners and explore cutting-edge innovations.
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Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka Calls on Minister Amunugama

Chief Delegate, Marie Antonia von Schönburg, made a courtesy call to State Minister, Dilum Amunugama, on 19th July 2023.
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AHK Sri Lanka Agriculture Sector Committee Meeting Unveils EDB's Vision for 2024-2025

During the discussion, the Chairman of EDB announced the EDB's strategy for 2024 and 2025 and informed the members of AHK Sri Lanka about the sectors that had been added to the National Export Strategy.
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Honouring German Businesses at 'Top German Brands in Sri Lanka 2023'

With the purpose of fostering cooperation, networking, and exchange among global market leaders and industry peers from Germany and Sri Lanka, the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) successfully hosted the 9th edition of the 'Top German Brands in Sri Lanka' event on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
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Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka Calls on Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe

The Chief Delegate of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), Ms.Marie Antonia von Schönburg, along with her team, and representatives from German businesses, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Justice, Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe.
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Honouring Graduates of Sustainability Certificate Programme

The graduation ceremony for the Certificate in Corporate Sustainability Principles and Practices was held on the 18th of April 2024. This programme, aligned with Category C of the DIHK standards, spanned three months in duration and saw the successful participation of six graduates.
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AHK Sri Lanka Organises First-ever Delegation to ‘Hannover Messe 2024’ in Germany

With the aim of promoting investment opportunities in Sri Lanka and building confidence among current and potential investors, the German Industry and Commerce Delegation to Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) organised a three-day delegation to the Hannover Messe from 24th to 26th April. AHK Sri Lanka had invited the Honourable Minister of State for Investor Promotion, Dilum Amunugama, to lead the delegation along with other government officials and representation of the Sri Lankan business community. This was the first time that Sri Lanka had officially participated at the Hannover Messe which is considered to be the world’s leading industrial trade fair.
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AHK Sri Lanka and Minister of Health Unveil Strategic Initiatives for Healthcare Advancements

The Chief Delegate of the Delegation of the German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), Ms. Marie Antonia von Schönburg, convened a pivotal meeting with Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana on the 27th of November in Colombo. The discussions delved into important facets of the Sri Lankan medical and pharmaceutical industry, with a primary focus on enhancing standards, refining policy frameworks, and fostering strategic collaborations to elevate healthcare standards across the nation.
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AHK Sri Lanka Hosts Spectacular New Year's Reception 2024

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) recently hosted its New Year's Reception 2024 at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo, setting the stage for a remarkable convergence of industry leaders and professionals.
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German Trade Fair Year: Ready for Take-Off With Strong Tailwind

At least 330 trade fairs planned for 2024 in Germany, of which 180 are leading fairs —driven by a resurgence in demand and over 40 percent of companies increasing their trade fair budgets.
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Sri Lankan Pavilion Shines at 88th International Green Week in Berlin

The Sri Lanka pavilion at the 88th edition of the International Green Week (IGW) trade exhibition in Berlin, Germany (19 to 28 January, 2024) showcased Sri Lankan exports at one of the largest trade fairs in the world for food, agriculture, and horticulture. The pavilion was organized by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) to promote Sri Lankan food products on the international level, marking it the fourth time AHK Sri Lanka has curated the Sri Lankan pavilion at IGW. With over 1,400 exhibitors from 65 countries and a remarkable attendance of more than 400,000 visitors, the IGW garnered extensive coverage from over 1,900 accredited journalists representing 25 countries.
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AHK Sri Lanka Holds “Explore Sri Lankan Health and Medical Sector” Webinar

In collaboration with the German Health Alliance (GHA), Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), successfully held the webinar “Explore Sri Lankan Health and Medical Sector” on 25 March 2024.
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