Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- The Board of Investment needed to stand out to attract investment and it was already putting in a lot of effort in this regard, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alaina B. Teplitz told the American Chamber of Commerce in Colombo on September 29

Teplitz highlighted the ease of trade with the US and the scope for increased utilisation of trade schemes. Teplitz called on for private sector lead growth models.

Teplitz said, "Sri Lanka has, in my opinion, a lot to offer investors. It's got a strategic location along international shipping routes, a talented labour force, a strong tradition of quality exports, and a free trade agreement with one of the world's largest markets. But these assets are going to mean little if Sri Lan...