Sector Committees

We aim at improving business relations and identifying common business interests through industry-specific sector committees. By joining these committees, members gain access to an effective platform for networking, advocacy, and discussions on sector-relevant issues.

We are constantly working to promote the interests of our members and maintain regular dialogue with the Sri Lankan government and authorities through position papers, direct discussions, and special events. In addition, through our AHK Sri Lanka sector committees, we promote networking opportunities at all levels, including technical experts and representatives from politics, business, and society in Germany and Sri Lanka.

Quarterly committee meetings and additional events and networking events provide a forum for discussing important issues and forwarding them to the relevant authorities. These events also offer excellent opportunities for networking and sharing best practices. New contacts can be made that are crucial for your business development.

AHK Sri Lanka Sector Committees

Export and Import

AHK Sri Lanka's Export & Import Sector Committee addresses key trade
challenges and strengthens Sri Lanka–Germany business ties. Recent
discussions include customs and import regulations, export
documentation, tariff updates, non-tariff barriers, port logistics, and
international certification requirements.

Human Resources

The AHK Sri Lanka HR Sector Committee provides a platform for cross-industry networking, the exchange of best practices among executives from human resources (HR) departments, and the improvement of human resources. Each meeting of the committee is hosted by a member company and is dedicated to the exchange of knowledge by the host company.

Legal and Tax

AHK Sri Lanka’s Legal & Tax Sector Committee addresses critical regulatory and compliance matters impacting the business community. Recent discussions have focused on updates to tax reforms, evolving corporate compliance requirements, legal frameworks governing foreign investment, amendments to labour laws, as well as contract and corporate governance issues. The Committee also actively advocates for greater transparency, consistency, and predictability within Sri Lanka’s legal and tax landscape to foster a more conducive environment for business growth and international investment.

Logistic and Maritime

The Logistics and Maritime Committee comprises leading companies whose portfolios include integrated logistics, maritime and port services, freight forwarding, courier services, and maritime training. Industry experts and stakeholders are working together to create a sustainable and efficient industry.

Medical and Health

The Medical and Health Committee is committed to actively contributing to the ongoing regulatory discussions in cooperation with the relevant authorities, stakeholders, and with the involvement of the German business community in Sri Lanka. The aim is to jointly strengthen and improve the healthcare system in Sri Lanka.

Tourism

The Tourism Sector Committee sees itself as a platform for positioning Sri Lanka internationally as an important destination for active holidays, sports, Ayurveda/wellness, and MICE tourism. It aims to improve market access for national and international players and maintains close dialogue with industry representatives to support the further development of the tourism industry.

Hear From One of Our Members

If I share my experience as a Logistics & Maritime Committee Member at AHK, this committee is an ideal platform to recognize the common strengths, challenges, and opportunities for all German brands. As a team, we were able to take a unified approach to overcome the challenges in promoting our brands in Sri Lanka. The initiatives taken by AHK on behalf of the Sector Committee, such as organizing constructive meetings with facilitators, were very productive and resulted in common benefits.

Mr. Lalith Witanachchi Vice President
Hapag Lloyd Lanka (Pvt) Ltd