Sri Lanka–Indonesia Business and Investment Forum in Jakarta brings policymakers, investment promotion agencies and business leaders together under the theme “Bridging Markets, Unlocking Growth”
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) participated in Sri Lanka Connect 2026, the Sri Lanka–Indonesia Business and Investment Forum organised by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jakarta. The high-level bilateral forum was held on Friday, 16 October 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel, Jakarta.
Convened under the theme “Bridging Markets, Unlocking Growth”, the forum was designed to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations by fostering two-way investment, commercial and strategic partnerships, and policy dialogue. It offered policymakers, investment promotion agencies, business leaders, and investors from both countries a platform to exchange perspectives, showcase investment opportunities, and identify new avenues for collaboration.
The forum featured a keynote address by H.E. Rosan Roeslani, Indonesia's Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry, and a video message from Hon. Nishantha Jayaweera, Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Economic Development.
Sri Lanka: the best business destination in Asia to grow your business
The opening panel presented Sri Lanka as a strategic investment destination in South Asia, highlighting its access to regional markets, advantageous geographical location and business-friendly investment environment.
Panelists at Connect 2026 Jakarta examined why Sri Lanka is an ideal destination for foreign direct investment, including government incentives and policy support, ease of doing business, opportunities within landmark national development projects, and Public-Private Partnership opportunities. Priority sectors showcased included:
Real Estate Development
Logistics and Supply Chain
Maritime and Port-related Industries
Textile and Apparel
Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Manufacturing
The panel featured Ms. Ganga Palalkatiya, Executive Director (Promotion), the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka; Ms. Radika Obeyesekere, Director (Commercial), Colombo Port City Economic Commission; Mr. Rudy Santosa Irawan, Director, Kalbe International Pte. Ltd.; and Ms. Sheamalee Wickramasingha, Chairperson / Group Managing Director, CBL Global Foods and President of the Indonesia–Sri Lanka Business Council. The session was moderated by Mr Shiran Fernando, Secretary General / CEO of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
Sri Lanka as an investor in Indonesia
The second panel turned to Indonesia as one of Asia’s fastest-growing investment destinations, supported by strong economic fundamentals, a large consumer market, progressive investment reforms and significant downstream industrial development. Discussion covered the current status of Sri Lankan investment in Indonesia, the country’s evolving investment landscape, priority sectors for foreign investors, and institutional cooperation to further strengthen bilateral investment relations.
Panelists included Mr. Reza Siregar, Chief Economist/Managing Director, Danantara; Dr. Wasaba Jayasekara, Managing Director, Hayleys Aventura; and Mr. Ruwan Keragala, Chief Executive Officer, Silueta (Pvt) Ltd, MAS Holdings. The session was moderated by Mr. Akalangka De Zoysa, CIMA Global Learning Partner.
The forum drew representatives of Indonesian conglomerates, chambers and business associations, Indonesian Government officials, Honorary Consuls of Sri Lanka and their delegations, representatives of Sri Lankan companies operating in Indonesia, media and social media influencers, and a Sri Lankan delegation including members of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. The BOI will continue to engage with Indonesian investors who expressed interest during the forum, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jakarta.
