The visit was to explore potential business opportunities in Sri Lanka and assess the capabilities of the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG, Officials briefed the delegation on the port’s recent advancements.

Discussions highlighted the growth in RORO, bulk, oil and gas cargoes, as well as the port’s expanding container operations which is primarily aligned with the development of the industrial zone.

Also discussed was HIP’s rapid development as a commercial hub and the expansion of the cruise sector which opened up doors for so many in this line of business and aligned industries to benefit. It has also brought to their attention, the growth in local employment at the port, which has almost tripled in number, since HIPG took over.