‘PCC committed to meritocracy and equal opportunities for all’

‘The Port City Colombo envisions a united future of prosperity where there are no divisions and everyone could reap the benefits of the PCC equitably. We believe in meritocracy and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of background, Deputy Managing Director, CHEC Port City Colombo Thulci Aluwihare said.

Aluwihare was speaking on the occasion of the holding of an all-night Maha Pirith Chanting ceremony of the PCC on May 6, followed by a multi-faith and alms-giving on May 7.

Extracts of a press release issued in connection with the event:

‘The event was timely and significant, coinciding with the Celebration of Vesak, and attended by the Chief Prelates of the four main Buddhist Chapters in Sri Lanka. They were joined on the 7th of May by other religious leaders representing Sri Lanka’s main religious communities, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity, for a joint session of prayer and invocation of blessings on PCC and Sri Lanka as a whole. Key representatives from the government of Sri Lanka, high-profile foreign dignitaries, and members from the private and public sectors were several who attended the event.

‘Considering this auspicious and momentous occasion, Dr Priyath B. Wickrama, Acting Director General of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Commission), expressed his profound thoughts. He emphasized that “as Sri Lanka embarks on a journey of economic recovery, the Port City Colombo SEZ assumes a pivotal role as a catalyst for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country. Port City Colombo, as part of the Sovereign territory of Sri Lanka, stands as one of the most ambitious and promising projects in the history of Sri Lanka, poised to become a thriving economic hub in the region.

“With its strategic location and cutting-edge infrastructure, the PCC possesses immense potential to attract foreign investments, generate employment opportunities, and make substantial contributions to Sri Lanka’s GDP.

The investor-friendly regulatory framework designed specifically for the PCC aims to establish Sri Lanka as a preferred destination for foreign investment. Therefore, the inaugural blessing bestowed upon this momentous event holds great significance.”