During the meeting, Ambassador Poshitha Perera expressed hope that VCCI would help connect Vietnamese businesses to the Premier Industrial Exhibition in Sri Lanka scheduled for January 2025, representing a valuable opportunity for trade and investment. He also invited Vietnamese businesses to participate in other networking activities, including visits to Sri Lanka's port city and the country's gemstone mining industry, aimed at promoting cooperation in trade and investment.

VCCI President Cong acknowledged the great potential for cooperation between the two countries, affirming VCCI’s role in fostering economic ties between Vietnam and other nations. He also emphasized that VCCI is ready to serve as a key bridge between businesses and governments of both countries, facilitating information exchange, sharing experiences, and helping businesses better understand market dynamics, business cultures and relevant regulations.

He also pointed out Vietnam’s proximity to China, the world’s second-largest economy, and Sri Lanka’s strategic location near India, a country with a massive market and significant influence in South Asia, creates tremendous cooperation opportunities.

According to VCCI’s President, trade between Vietnam and Sri Lanka has been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and global supply chain disruptions. However, he believed that this downturn is temporary and does not reflect the long-term potential of cooperation between the two countries. He emphasized the importance of organizing events such as forums, seminars, trade exhibitions and study visits, which will serve as important platforms for businesses to meet, exchange ideas and establish partnerships. VCCI is committed to playing an active role in organizing and supporting these events, helping Vietnamese and Sri Lankan businesses better understand each other’s business environments and identify potential cooperation opportunities.