Meeting with the team from ICOSA
The Sri Lanka–Japan Business Council met with the team from ICOSA to discuss avenues for collaboration and explore opportunities to strengthen business and trade engagement between Sri Lanka and Japan.
Newspaper supplement for National Foundation Day of Japan: 23rd February 2025
The SLJBC did a newspaper supplement for National Foundation of Japan on 23rd February 2025.
Japanese–Sri Lankan Industrial Partnership Roundtable
The Sri Lanka–Japan Business Council (SLJBC), under the auspices of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, held a high-level roundtable on component manufacturing and subcontracting opportunities within the Sri Lanka–South India Industrial Corridor on 12th June 2025 at the Chamber’s Board Room, Colombo. The event featured a keynote by Mr. Nagamune, METI’s South Asia Representative, and brought together […]
Meeting with JCCI/METI Delegation
On 24th July 2025, a Japanese delegation led by officials from METI and the Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI) visited Colombo for high-level discussions at the Presidential Secretariat on deepening bilateral economic cooperation. Two executive meetings followed at the CCC Board Room, covering the proposed Tokyo Forum and the President of Sri Lanka’s […]
46th AGM of Sri Lanka – Japan Business Council of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
The SLJBC recently held its 46th AGM with the Ambassador of Japan and Patron of the Council, His Excellency Akio Isomata, in attendance. Mr. Athulla R F Edirisinghe, Director of Hirohama Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd, was elected President for 2025/26, with Mr. Ruwan Waidyaratne, Mr. Shamil Mendis, and Mr. Rohitha Mendis elected as Senior Vice President, Vice President, […]
Meeting with Newly Appointed High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Japan
The Sri Lanka–Japan Business Council (SLJBC), led by President Mr. Mahen Kariyawasan and accompanied by committee members, met with the newly appointed High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Japan. Discussions centred on strengthening bilateral trade and business relations, exploring avenues for collaboration, and identifying opportunities to promote Sri Lankan exports and investments in the Japanese market.
Meeting with METI
Mr. Athulla Edirisinghe led the meeting by briefing participants on METI’s (Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry – Japan) positive engagement regarding the mitigation of nontariff barriers (NTBs) between Sri Lanka and India.
SLJBC Dinner with Delegates
The Sri Lanka–Japan Business Council hosted an invitation-only dinner bringing together SLJBC committee members, senior Japanese delegation representatives, government dignitaries, and Ceylon Chamber leadership. Discussions spanned Sri Lanka’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, investment corridors, tourism promotion, and export development, complemented by Sri Lankan cultural performances and formal toasts.
Farewell Dinner with Mr. Hiroki Oi
The Sri Lanka–Japan Business Council hosted a farewell dinner in honour of Mr. Hiroki Oi, recognising his contribution to strengthening bilateral trade and business ties between Sri Lanka and Japan during his tenure, and wishing him continued success ahead.
Sri Lanka Japan Business Council Hosts High-Level Business Forum
The Sri Lanka Japan Business Council (SLJBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully convened the “Exports to Japan – Seizing the Opportunity Now: Business Forum 2026” on 29th April 2026 at the Crystal Ballroom, Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo, bringing together senior government officials, industry leaders, and business executives to explore Sri Lanka’s export potential […]