The MoU was signed in Colombo during a visit by a delegation from the Cochin Chamber to Sri Lanka

The Hindu Business Line - The Cochin Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce have signed an MoU with the objective of strengthening business linkages and promoting bilateral trade and investment between Keralam and Sri Lanka. The MoU was signed in Colombo during a visit by a delegation from the Cochin Chamber to Sri Lanka to attend the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit (SLEIS) 2026. CS Kartha, past president and executive committee member, signed the pact on behalf of the Cochin Chamber of Commerce & Industry, while Krishan Balendra, President of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, signed on behalf of the Ceylon Chamber.

Agreement framework

The agreement provides a framework for business-to-business engagement, trade missions, delegations and sectoral networking, and for cooperation in areas of mutual commercial interest. The Cochin Chamber looks forward to working with the Ceylon Chamber to open new avenues for its members and build a lasting, mutually beneficial relationship between the business communities of Keralam and Sri Lanka, a press release said.