The Sri Lanka – Japan Business Council (SLJBC) was established in 1979 by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce as the Sri Lanka – Japan Business Co-operation Committee (SLJBCC). The Council was formed following a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japan – Sri Lanka Business Co-operation Committee (JSLBCC) of the Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI).
Since its establishment, SLJBC has played a vital role in strengthening economic and business relations between Sri Lanka and Japan. Over the years, the Council has facilitated numerous initiatives to promote collaboration between the private sectors of both countries.
To date, 19 joint meetings have been successfully held in both Sri Lanka and Japan, providing a platform for dialogue, networking, and trade promotion. The most recent meeting took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka in June 2016.
SLJBC also holds the distinction of being the first bilateral business council established under the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, highlighting its long-standing contribution to international business cooperation.
The functions of the Business Council shall be to do all such things as may be necessary to achieve the objective of the Committee, including the following-
Laise and coordinate with the embasis of Japan in SL & SL in Japan
Laise with our counterpart in Japan namely Japan-SriLanka Business Cooperation Commitee of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (JCCI)
Facilitate – Exchange of information, Trade forums, Facilitate meetings (BOI, EDB, SL Tourism)
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In 1951, Sri Lanka played a historic role during the San Francisco Peace Treaty, when J.R. Jayewardene delivered a remarkable speech supporting Japan.
His famous words, “Hatred ceases not by hatred, but by love,” helped shape a lasting friendship between the two nations.
This moment laid the foundation for the strong diplomatic and economic relationship that exists today between Sri Lanka and Japan.
