Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Indian CEO Forum paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday and expressed strong confidence in the ability of the Sri Lankan economy to bounce back.

President Indian CEO Forum Umesh Gautam, noted that Sri Lanka has persevered through adversity in the past and the economy has always proven to be resilient.

The current economic situation compounded by the effects of the global pandemic have resulted in a need for job opportunities for those returning to Sri Lanka, those who have lost their jobs and those who are entering the job market.

The Indian CEO Forum has committed to seek out large scale BPO investments from India and have already reached out to several such institutions.

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