Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce opened the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit on Tuesday with a renewed sense of purpose, reframing the annual event as a platform for national recovery following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
Addressing more than 800 delegates, including over 100 overseas investors, the Chamber's Chairperson, Krishan Balendra began by acknowledging the lives lost, the families displaced, and the widespread economic disruption created by the cyclone.
He noted that the Chamber, together with member companies, is already coordinating urgent relief efforts in partnership with government agencies.
This year marks the 25th edition of the summit, originally designed to accelerate economic grow...