[:en]Presentation “Invest in Sri Lanka”
16 September, 2010
Presentation of Sri Lanka investment opportunity for foreign investor took place on 16th September, 2010 at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia. Business groups and people who is interested in investing in Sri Lanka from different shears were invited. H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga delivered a speech to the visitors and mentioned that most of the invites have never suspected that Sri Lanka is a kind of offshore zone providing a lot of preferences to the foreign investors for setting up and developing their business.
Mr. Lal Kumara Gamage, Minister of the Embassy of Sri Lanka, who is responsible for investments at the Embassy, delivered a presentation and answer the main question: “Why invest in Sri Lanka?”
Last year Sri Lanka successfully won a war on terror and need to rebuild and progress.
Sri Lanka is at the center of the East-West maritime route and conveniently serves the markets of the Far-East, Middle East, South Asia, Africa and Australia. Colombo Airport has the most modern facilities for passengers in the sub-continent. Sri Lanka is also developing a second international airport in Hambantota in the South. Colombo Sea Port is the #1 port in South Asia.
Sri Lanka has Free Trade Agreements with India and Pakistan. Export products of the target industries into India and Pakistan, if made in Sri Lanka, by a Russian company are free of duty. This is an advantage for pricing of products competitively.
Nearly half of the population is in the working force. Sri Lankans learn skills quickly, are educated and capable of producing high-end products. The lowest rate for renting a haouse, apartments or office. Colombo has some modern office buildings including the twin towers of the World Trade Centre. Sri Lanka boasts some of the most modern and luxurious apartments.
Sri Lanka was the first country in South Asia to liberalize its economy. 100% foreign ownership is allowed. Profits can be freely repatriated and our commercial laws, based on British laws, are transparent. Sri Lankan policy avoids double taxation based on agreements with over 30 countries including Russia.
Sri Lanka has a modern banking and financial system, world class hospitals, and excellent healthcare and diagnostic facilities. Several of Sri Lankan doctors are trained in Russia. International expatriates have access to excellent schools for their children.
The country is renowned for its natural beauty and its exceptional world class tourist hotels and resorts which gave a great potential to develop a tourism industry on the Island.
We invite all foreign investors to start business with Sri Lanka in the sphere of power, apparel, tyre, tourism, constrictions of hotels, road and railways.
You can apply for more details to Mr. Lal Kumara Gamage by the Embassy phone number phone 688-16-20 or sending e-mail to moscow@srilankaembassy.org

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”272″ display=”basic_thumbnail”][:ru]Презентация «Инвестируй в Шри Ланку»
16 сентября 2010 года
16 сентября 2010 года состоялась презентация инвестиционных возможностей Шри Ланки для иностранных инвесторов. На презентацию были приглашены все заинтересованные в инвестировании деловые круги России. Перед собравшимися выступил Посол Шри Ланки в России г-н Удаянга Виратунга, отметив, что многие никогда не подозревали о том, что Шри Ланку можно назвать своеобразной оффшорной зоной, где иностранные инвесторы получают огромное количество преференций и поддержку в становлении и развитии своего бизнеса.
Г-н Лал Кумара Гамаге, Министр Посольства Шри Ланки, который отвечает за вопросы инвестирования в Шри ланку, выступил с основной презентацией и ответил гостям на вопрос «Почему стоит инвестировать в Шри Ланку?»
Страна сегодня переживает небывалый подъем и восстанавливается после многолетнего внутреннего конфликта, завершившегося в прошлом году.
Шри Ланка находится на пересечение морских и воздушных путей между востоком и западом. Наличие современного аэропорта и большого морского порта в Коломбо. Так же на юге страны в ноябре месяце начнет работу новый морской порт Хамбантота, который является уникальным по своей природе строительства.
Свободные торговые соглашения с Индией и Пакистаном, доступ к европейским рынкам. Отсутствие налога на товары из Шри Ланки в эти страны. Это дает преимущество в цене.
Относительно дешевые, но высокопрофессиональные трудовые ресурсы. Самая низкая в Азии стоимость аренды квартиры или офиса. Наличие современных торговых центров и комфортабельных апартаментов.
Шри Ланка была первой страной в Южной Азии, которая сняла ограничения со своей экономики. Вы можете владеть 100 % своего бизнеса. Прибыль может свободно вывозиться за границу. Страна заключила соглашения об избежание двойного налогообложения с более, чем 30 странами, включая Россию.
Современная банковская и финансовая системы, больницы мирового класса. Многие врачи обучались в России. У иностранцев есть возможность обучения своих детей в международных школах.
Уникальная природа и климат, что дает огромный потенциал развитию туризма и туристической инфраструктуры.
Мы приглашаем инвесторов к сотрудничеству в области энергетики, производства одежды, резиновых шин, развитии туристической инфраструктуры, строительства отелей, дорог и железных дорог.
Вы можете обратиться за более подробными разъяснениями к г-ну Лала Кумара Гамаге, позвонив по телефону Посольства 688-16-20 или отправив письменный запрос по адресу moscow@srilankaembassy.org.

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”272″ display=”basic_thumbnail”][:SI]Presentation “Invest in Sri Lanka”
16 September, 2010
Presentation of Sri Lanka investment opportunity for foreign investor took place on 16th September, 2010 at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia. Business groups and people who is interested in investing in Sri Lanka from different shears were invited. H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga delivered a speech to the visitors and mentioned that most of the invites have never suspected that Sri Lanka is a kind of offshore zone providing a lot of preferences to the foreign investors for setting up and developing their business.
Mr. Lal Kumara Gamage, Minister of the Embassy of Sri Lanka, who is responsible for investments at the Embassy, delivered a presentation and answer the main question: “Why invest in Sri Lanka?”
Last year Sri Lanka successfully won a war on terror and need to rebuild and progress.
Sri Lanka is at the center of the East-West maritime route and conveniently serves the markets of the Far-East, Middle East, South Asia, Africa and Australia. Colombo Airport has the most modern facilities for passengers in the sub-continent. Sri Lanka is also developing a second international airport in Hambantota in the South. Colombo Sea Port is the #1 port in South Asia.
Sri Lanka has Free Trade Agreements with India and Pakistan. Export products of the target industries into India and Pakistan, if made in Sri Lanka, by a Russian company are free of duty. This is an advantage for pricing of products competitively.
Nearly half of the population is in the working force. Sri Lankans learn skills quickly, are educated and capable of producing high-end products. The lowest rate for renting a haouse, apartments or office. Colombo has some modern office buildings including the twin towers of the World Trade Centre. Sri Lanka boasts some of the most modern and luxurious apartments.
Sri Lanka was the first country in South Asia to liberalize its economy. 100% foreign ownership is allowed. Profits can be freely repatriated and our commercial laws, based on British laws, are transparent. Sri Lankan policy avoids double taxation based on agreements with over 30 countries including Russia.
Sri Lanka has a modern banking and financial system, world class hospitals, and excellent healthcare and diagnostic facilities. Several of Sri Lankan doctors are trained in Russia. International expatriates have access to excellent schools for their children.
The country is renowned for its natural beauty and its exceptional world class tourist hotels and resorts which gave a great potential to develop a tourism industry on the Island.
We invite all foreign investors to start business with Sri Lanka in the sphere of power, apparel, tyre, tourism, constrictions of hotels, road and railways.
You can apply for more details to Mr. Lal Kumara Gamage by the Embassy phone number phone 688-16-20 or sending e-mail to moscow@srilankaembassy.org

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