Belgium invited to invest in Trinco, Galle ports

Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva has invited Belgium to invest in the ports and shipping sector here.

The request was made when Belgium Ambassador Didier Vanderhasselt met Minister de Silva at his office yesterday (05).

A senior spokesperson for the Ministry said that Minister de Silva had received an assurance from the Belgian Ambassador regarding their willingness to provide the latest technology required to develop Sri Lanka’s ports.

The official said that de Silva requested the Belgium envoy to support efforts being made to develop the ports of Trincomalee and Galle while extending an invitation to participate in these undertakings.