Indian Express - The Sri Lankan industry is exploring opportunities in ayurveda, coconut and rubber products in Kerala, said Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka president Sarath Kahapalarachchi.

He was speaking to ‘Express’ on the sidelines of the Kerala Business-to-Business Meet - 2016 at the CIAL Trade Fair and Exhibition Centre at Nedumbassery. Kahapalarachchi is leading a 20-member delegation from Sri Lanka, one of the biggest at the meet.

“The Sri Lankan industry is exploring opportunities for possible collaboration and import of products from Kerala.

“We have been to many business-to-business meets in India over the past few years. This is my first trip to Kerala. We have seen many SMEs in operation in Kerala, and are in talks with them to explore opportunities in coconut, rubber and ayurveda products,” said Sarath who runs a hospital and pharmaceuticals company near Colombo, adding that Kerala has a huge potential in the SME segment and that the B2B meet would provide a platform for small industries to rise to the global level.