During the discussion the matters discussed comprised of the facilitation provided for existing investors to  encourage them to re-invest and expand their operations in Sri Lanka, as well as attracting more  FDI from Germany, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.

The BOI Chairman briefed the Ambassador and his team regarding the pharmaceutical zone that is currently being developed in Hambantota, and requested the Ambassador to invite leading world class German companies to invest in Sri Lanka in the pharmaceutical sector. Both sides agreed to continue the dialogue on a regular basis, to discuss the  issues faced by the existing German investors, in order to make the facilitation more effective.

The Ambassador stated that whilst appreciating  the assistance provided by the BOI for the existing German investors, The German Embassy in Colombo in close collaboration with AHK will continue to work closely with the BOI to provide an effective facilitation programme for the German companies to encourage them to re-invest as well as invite potential German companies to invest in Sri Lanka.

The Ambassador assured their fullest co-operation in attracting FDI to Sri Lanka.