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  • AHK Sri Lanka and German Investors Join Forces in Bilateral Talks with Opposition Leader Honourable Sajith Premadasa for Economic Advancement
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    AHK Sri Lanka and German Investors Join Forces in Bilateral Talks with Opposition Leader Honourable Sajith Premadasa for Economic Advancement

    In a move to strengthen economic ties between Germany and Sri Lanka, Ms. Marie Antonia von Schönburg, Chief Delegate of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), and representatives from German foreign direct investments in Sri Lanka met with the Opposition Leader, Honourable Sajith Premadasa, and his finance wing on the 8th of November, 2023 at the Jetwing Colombo hotel. Building on the momentum of the previous meeting, this session aimed at addressing important challenges confronting German foreign direct investment.

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  • AHK Sri Lanka and Minister of Health Unveil Strategic Initiatives for Healthcare Advancements
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    AHK Sri Lanka and Minister of Health Unveil Strategic Initiatives for Healthcare Advancements

    The Chief Delegate of the Delegation of the German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), Ms. Marie Antonia von Schönburg, convened a pivotal meeting with Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana on the 27th of November in Colombo. The discussions delved into important facets of the Sri Lankan medical and pharmaceutical industry, with a primary focus on enhancing standards, refining policy frameworks, and fostering strategic collaborations to elevate healthcare standards across the nation.

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  • AHK Sri Lanka Hosts Spectacular New Year's Reception 2024
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    AHK Sri Lanka Hosts Spectacular New Year's Reception 2024

    The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) recently hosted its New Year's Reception 2024 at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo, setting the stage for a remarkable convergence of industry leaders and professionals.

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  • Sustainability Awards 2024 Honour Eco-friendly Tourism Practices
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    Sustainability Awards 2024 Honour Eco-friendly Tourism Practices

    The 2024 Sustainability Awards, organized by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) and funded by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Sri Lanka), took place on 12 November 2024 at the Hilton Colombo Residences. This year’s event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability advocates to recognize and celebrate exceptional achievements in sustainable business practices within Sri Lanka's tourism sector.

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  • Medica 2024
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    Sri Lanka Showcases Healthcare Potential at Medica 2024

    The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) successfully organised a Sri Lankan business delegation to Medica 2024, the world’s leading trade fair for medical technology, in Germany from 11-14 November 2024.

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  • Celebrating Excellence: AHK Sri Lanka Certifies the First Batch of Plant Mechanics
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    Celebrating Excellence: AHK Sri Lanka Certifies the First Batch of Plant Mechanics

    AHK Sri Lanka is thrilled to announce the certification of the first batch of graduates from the 3.5-year Plant Mechanic for Sanitary, Heating, and Air Conditioning Technology training program, conducted by the DIMO Academy for Technical Skills (DATS) in accordance with DIHK standards.

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  • German Trade Fair Year: Ready for Take-Off With Strong Tailwind
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    German Trade Fair Year: Ready for Take-Off With Strong Tailwind

    At least 330 trade fairs planned for 2024 in Germany, of which 180 are leading fairs —driven by a resurgence in demand and over 40 percent of companies increasing their trade fair budgets.

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  • Sri Lankan Pavilion Shines at 88th International Green Week in Berlin
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    Sri Lankan Pavilion Shines at 88th International Green Week in Berlin

    The Sri Lanka pavilion at the 88th edition of the International Green Week (IGW) trade exhibition in Berlin, Germany (19 to 28 January, 2024) showcased Sri Lankan exports at one of the largest trade fairs in the world for food, agriculture, and horticulture. The pavilion was organized by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) to promote Sri Lankan food products on the international level, marking it the fourth time AHK Sri Lanka has curated the Sri Lankan pavilion at IGW. With over 1,400 exhibitors from 65 countries and a remarkable attendance of more than 400,000 visitors, the IGW garnered extensive coverage from over 1,900 accredited journalists representing 25 countries.

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  • Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka Calls on Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe
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    Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka Calls on Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe

    The Chief Delegate of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), Ms.Marie Antonia von Schönburg, along with her team, and representatives from German businesses, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Justice, Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe.

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  • Honouring Graduates of Sustainability Certificate Programme
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    Honouring Graduates of Sustainability Certificate Programme

    The graduation ceremony for the Certificate in Corporate Sustainability Principles and Practices was held on the 18th of April 2024. This programme, aligned with Category C of the DIHK standards, spanned three months in duration and saw the successful participation of six graduates.

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  • AHK Sri Lanka Organises First-ever Delegation to ‘Hannover Messe 2024’ in Germany
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    AHK Sri Lanka Organises First-ever Delegation to ‘Hannover Messe 2024’ in Germany

    With the aim of promoting investment opportunities in Sri Lanka and building confidence among current and potential investors, the German Industry and Commerce Delegation to Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) organised a three-day delegation to the Hannover Messe from 24th to 26th April. AHK Sri Lanka had invited the Honourable Minister of State for Investor Promotion, Dilum Amunugama, to lead the delegation along with other government officials and representation of the Sri Lankan business community. This was the first time that Sri Lanka had officially participated at the Hannover Messe which is considered to be the world’s leading industrial trade fair.

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  • Koelnmesse Representatives Explore Opportunities in the Food & Beverage Industry in Sri Lanka
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    Koelnmesse Representatives Explore Opportunities in the Food & Beverage Industry in Sri Lanka

    High ranking representatives from Koelnmesse India, a leading international trade fair and exhibition center based in Cologne, Germany, visited Sri Lanka from 8th May to 10th May 2024, led by Mr. Milind Dixit, Managing Director of Koelnmesse India, the delegation met with representatives of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) to explore potential opportunities across various sectors in the country.

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  • AHK Sri Lanka Concludes a Productive Meeting with the State Minister of Higher Education in Sri Lanka
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    AHK Sri Lanka Concludes a Productive Meeting with the State Minister of Higher Education in Sri Lanka

    Recently, the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) had an insightful meeting with Honourable Suren Raghavan, the State Minister of Higher Education in Sri Lanka. The Chief Delegate of AHK Sri Lanka, Ms. Marie Antonia von Schönburg, and Head of Corporate Affairs & Export Promotion, Mr. Malintha Gajanayake, attended the meeting.

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  • AHK Sri Lanka Congratulates Aruna Thushan and Kasun Wickramarathne on Their BWS Scholarship Internship in Germany
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    AHK Sri Lanka Congratulates Aruna Thushan and Kasun Wickramarathne on Their BWS Scholarship Internship in Germany

    Congratulations and good luck to Aruna Thushan and Kasun Wickramarathne as they embark on their exciting 3-month internship in Germany.

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  • AHK Sri Lanka Concludes the 3rd Sundowner Networking Event of the Year
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    AHK Sri Lanka Concludes the 3rd Sundowner Networking Event of the Year

    The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) announced the successful completion of the 3rd Sundowner of the year at the Porsche showroom of the Premier Platinum Partner, IWS Holdings.

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  • AHK Sri Lanka Hosts Mr. Tobias Pierlings to Strengthen Economic Ties with Germany
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    AHK Sri Lanka Hosts Mr. Tobias Pierlings to Strengthen Economic Ties with Germany

    The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) was pleased to host Mr. Tobias Pierlings, Head of Division for External Economic Policy South and Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), during his visit to Sri Lanka.

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