April - May - June 2013

Official Launch of NBEA 2013

From left Mr E.M Wijetilleke, Secretary General/CEO, NCCSL ,Prof. Uditha Liyanege, Chairman Panel of Judges NBEA 2013, Mr Sunil G. Wijesinha, President NCCSL & Chairman of NBEA Steering Committee, Mr Thilak Godamanna,Snr Deputy President, NCCSL and Co-Chairman of NBEA Steering Committee and Mr Waruna Mallawaaratchi, DGM Marketing, Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd at the Launch.

Contents

Highlights of the Chamber-2013... 03 International Relations........................ 03 Visiting Business Delegations........ 05 Seminars .................................................. 07 MOUs ......................................................... 11 Meetings................................................... 15 Other Activities........................................ 17 Trade Information.................................. 17
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka Proudly Presents the

National Business Excellence Awards 2013

Benchmarking and rewarding excellent businesses

www.nationalchamber.lk

Highlights of the Chamber - 2013 (2nd Qtr)

National Chamber Launches NBEA 2013 Seminar on Bilateral Trade between Sri Lanka & Bangladesh

International Relations

From left Mr Sunil G Wijesinha, President NCCSL, Prof. Uditha Liyanege, Chairman NBEA Panel of Judges and Mr Thilak Godamanna, Senior Deputy President,NCCSL

National Business Excellence Awards 2013 was launched on 26 June 2013 at Colombo Hilton. NBEA 2013 is the 10th national business benchmark competition the Chamber is going to hold. The trophy was officially unveiled by Mr Sunil G Wijesinha, President, NCCSL & Chairman of NBEA Steering Committee, Prof. Uditha Liyanage, Chairman, NBEA Panel of Judges & Director, Postgraduate Institute of Management and Mr Thilak Godamanna, Senior Deputy President, NCCSL & Co-Chairman, NBEA Steering Committee. The launch was followed by fellowship and cocktails sponsored by Colombo Hilton, the official hotel for the 10th consecutive year. The Awards Ceremony will be held on 27 November 2013.

Mr Sunil G Wijesinha, President NCCSL, addressing the gathering at the seminar

H.E. M. Sufiur Rahman, High Commissioner of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh in Sri Lanka made a presentation on Bilateral Trade between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on 3 April 2013 at the Chamber Auditorium. H.E. M. Sufiur Rahman was assisted by Mr F.M. Borhan-Uddin, Counsellor of the High Commission. The High Commissioner explained about the current business trend, potential for future business development between the two countries and investment opportunities. H.E. M. Sufiur Rahman highlighted that as at last year Sri Lanka-Bangladesh bilateral trade has increased to 22 million U.S.Dollars representing an 83% increase from the 2007 trade levels.

Hon. Minister of Indigenous Medicine visits the National Chamber

South Korean Ambassador addresses the National Chamber members

From left Dr. Newton Pieris, Advisor to the Ministry of Indigenous Medicine,Mr Sunil G Wijesinha, President NCCSL, Hon Salinda Dissanayake, Minister of Indigenous Medicine, Hon Pandu Bandaranayake, Deputy Minister of Indigenous Medicine and Mr Lalith Kannangara, Secretary, Ministry of Indigenous Medicine.

Hon Salinda Dissanayake, Minister of Indigenous Medicine addressed the Heads of Indigenous Medical Institutions and Ayurveda Drug Manufacturers on 19 April 2013 at the Chamber Auditorium. Purpose of the meeting was to explain the progress and proposed action with regard to the forthcoming Ayurveda Expo 2013 International Indigenous Healthcare Exhibition to be held from 12 -14 July 2013 at the BMICH, Colombo

H.E. Jongmoon Choi, Ambassador flanked by Mr Thilak Godamanna, Snr. Deputy President,(left) and Mr Sujeiva Samaraweera, Deputy President (right.).

H.E. Jongmoon Choi, Ambassador of Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka addressed the Chamber members on Bilateral Trade between Sri Lanka and Korea on 8 May 2013 at the Chamber Auditorium. The Ambassador provided information on current business trend, trade potential, opportunities for export, import, investment and other services available for Sri Lankans in Korea. A point raised by a par-

ticipant among other things was that Korea charges an import duty for coco peat imported from Sri Lanka whereas similar imports from other nations are free of import duty resulting in Sri Lankan products becoming uncompetitive.

Visit of Business Delegation from Liberia

Visiting Business Delegations

Mr Marco L Francis, President of the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce & Industry visited the Chamber on 6 May 2013. Mr. Sujeiva Samaraweera, Deputy President, Mr. Bandula Dissanayake, Deputy Secretary General and Dr S.G Samarasundera, Chairman of (NARA) joined the discussion which focused on promotion of trade, especially aqua marine related products between the two countries. Possibilities of investment, training and technical cooperation were also discussed.

Liberia Business Delegation at discussions at the chamber boardroom

Ms Ester Kruk, CBI Country Manager for Sri Lanka visited the Chamber on 13 May 2013. A meeting with the Chamber officials to discuss the co-operation between the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka and the CBI for business promotion was held. CBI Country Manager promised to provide information on special CBI programs focusing on Sri Lankan companies to the Chamber for circulation among the membership.

CBI Country Manager Visits the National Chamber

A four member delegation from Monrovia Liberia visited the Chamber on 9 April 2013 and had a discussion with Chamber members. The delegation was led by Mr. Tokuya Inoue, CEO of Try International Company (Gold Mining & Export Inc) who was interested in meeting Sri Lankan investors willing to invest in gold and diamond mining in Liberia. Mr. Inoue made a detailed presentation on investment opportunities and the benefit Sri Lankans will get in investing on above projects in Liberia. Liberia is an agricultural country where rubber, coffee, cocoa, rice, cassava (tapioca), palm oil, sugarcane and bananas are well grown. In addition, the country has sheep, goats and timber. In the industrial sector, Liberia has industries in rubber processing, palm oil producing, timber, diamonds, gold and hydropower.

Pakistan High Commissioner Visits the Chamber

Visit of the President of Seychelles Chamber of Commerce & Industry

High Commissioner of Pakistan (centre) flanked by Mr Sunil G Wijesinha, President (right) and Mr Thilak Godamanna, Snr. Deputy President (left). Mr Bilal Akram, Head of Chancery (far left) and Mr Sujeiva Samaraweera, Deputy President of National Chamber,(far right) at the meeting.

Major General (Rtd) Qasim Qureshi, High Commissioner of Pakistan accompanied by Mr Bilal Akram, Head of Chancery paid a courtesy call at the Chamber on 21 May 2013. A meeting was held with the Chamber President and other officials. Discussion was focused on enhancing bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

From left Mr Marco L Francis, President of the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce & IndustryMr Sujeeve Samaraweera, Deputy President, and Mr S G Samarasundera, Chairman(NARA) right.

H. E Sarath Wijesinghe, Sri Lanka Ambassador in Israel visited the Chamber on 6 June 2013 and had a meeting with the Council Members and Chamber Members. The meeting was chaired by Mr Sarath de Silva, Chairman Agriculture, Food Processors Committee of National Chamber who is the Chairman of International Foodstuff Group of Companies. Member Companies represented were: Hay-

Sri Lankan Ambassador in Israel Visits the Chamber

H.E. Sarath Wijesinghe, S/L Ambassador in Israel (right) exchanging souvenirs with Mr E M Wijetilleke, Secretary General/CEO

Sandvik delegation along with the chamber officials at the chamber boardroom

leys PLC, Union Chemicals, Kannan & Co, Western Agri Business and Lanka Canneries Ltd. Ambassador informed that Israel uses advanced technology in their agriculture, dairy farming and irrigation management. With regard to business & investment opportunities there is high potential for diamonds, tourism & greenhouse cultivation in Israel. He wanted to strengthen and promote trade relations between the two countries and invited a delegation to Israel from the Chamber. It was said that Israel has high caliber agriculture scientists whose services are available for Sri Lankans.

NCCSL/CBI Workshop on Developing a Business Plan and Exporting to Europe

Seminars Conducted

Charge d Affaires of Cuban Embassy visits the National Chamber

CBI Workshop in progress

A workshop on Developing a Business plan and Exporting to Europe organized by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka in association with the CBI Netherlands and Export Experts Consortium was held on 13 May 2013 at the National Chamber Auditorium. The speakers were M/S. Jim Tersteeg and Suresh Fernandez both attached to CBI, the Netherlands. The seminar provided a valuable insight in developing a proper business plan that helps sustainability of the business. Developing a proper business plan, understanding the basics of a good business plan, export marketing, tips to enter the European market and other strategies for successful business were explained in detail. The large volume of failures of businesses that were set up without a proper business plan was one of the topics discussed.

The picture shows Madam Indira Lopez Arguelles, Charge dAffaires of Cuban Embassy signing the visitors book with Mr Sunil G Wijesinha, President of the National Chamber looking on.

Madam Indira Lopez Arguelles, Charge d Affaires of the Cuban Embassy visited the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka on 14 June 2013 and met Mr Sunil G Wijesinha, President, National Chamber and discussed about bilateral trade and investment promotion between the two countries.

Apple I.T. Workshop

Sandvik Delegation visits the Chamber

A seven member delegation from Sandvik Group, a Swedish Company based in India headed by Mr. Anders Malmstrom, Swedens Trade Commissioner to India visited the Chamber on 19 June 2013. He had discussions with the Chamber Secretariat officials. Delegates were involved in manufacture of tools, mining and construction industry.

A workshop titled The Very Best Technology is Invisible to explain Apples devices of iOS, OS X , iPhone, iPad and Mac with a demonstration was conducted on 15 May 2013 at the Chamber Auditorium. Resource person was Mr. Rayan Mohamad, an experienced Apple Certified Trainer from Futureworld Lanka Pvt Ltd. He explained the philosophy of Apple devices and demonstrated to the audience how to get the maximum out of business tools via Mac, iPad, and iPhone with the minimum effort and time.

Food stuff Company, Agri Bio - Tech (Pvt) Ltd., Cargills (Ceylon) PLC, Koolair (Pvt) Ltd., Nidro Supply (Pvt) Ltd., Sadaharitha Agri Farms & Exporters (Pvt) Ltd., Sri Lanka Hadabima Authority & 7 participants. The Chamber was represented by Mr Buddika Mallawaratchi, Senior Asst Secretary General.

Apple I.T. Workshop in progress

Regional Seminar CBI WorkshopAnuradhapura

Group photo of delegation to Bangkok

Seminar on Exchange Control Regulations

Under the regional SME support scheme of the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, a workshop on Developing a Business plan and Exporting to Europe was held on 16 May 2013 at Anuradhapura District Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture. Workshop was organized by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka in partnership with CBI Netherlands and Export Experts Consortium (XXC). Logistical support was given by Anuradhapura District Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture.

Training Programme on Post Harvest Technology and Packaging in Bangkok.

A seven member delegation from the National Chamber of Commerce went to Bangkok for a training program on Post Harvest Technology and Packaging conducted from 20 to 26 May 2013 organized by the National Chamber of Commerce in association with the Thai Packaging Centre, TISTR in Bangkok. The program included factory, field and farm visits and lectures on vegetable and fruit cultivation, harvesting and packing. Field visits were made to Swift Co Ltd an exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables, Royala Chitralada Agricultural Projects a food processing farm, Bangsai Agricultural Center Co., Ltd. Hydroponics vegetable farm, Thai Container Co.,Ltd, a paper packaging material manufacturer and Thai Agro Exchange Co.,Ltd a fruit and vegetable market. Members also visited the THAIFEX- World of Food Asia - Food & Beverage Exhibition. Presentations were made on introduction to fresh fruits and vegetable physiology, post harvest technology for fresh fruit and vegetable and packaging programme. Sri Lankan companies represented were - M/s International

A Seminar on Exchange Control Regulations was held on 30 May 2013 at the Chamber auditorium. The objective was to create awareness among the business community about the new policy measures and practical aspects of Exchange Control Regulations currently in force. Mr Vipula Wickramaratchchi and Mrs Pavithri Vithanage Senior Asst. Controllers of Exchange from Central Bank made presentations on Basic Exchange Control Concepts, Migration Allowances, Foreign Currency Accounts for residents, Rupee Accounts for Non-Residents, How to receive foreign investments into Sri Lanka, investment opportunities available for foreigners, Securities Investment Account (SIA) and Procedures to follow in making overseas investments. A panel discussion ending with a question and answer session was also held.

Seminar on Managing Energy Use to Reduce Electricity Bill

A seminar on Managing Energy use to reduce Electricity Bill was held on Thursday, 20 June 2013 at the Chamber Auditorium. The seminar was to educate consumers and provide them with professional advice and guidance as to how they could manage energy use by using electricity efficiently with an ultimate target of having a reduced and manageable monthly electricity bill. Individual householders, industrialists, agriculturalists, service providers and

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others were benefitted by the information provided by the presenter. Speaker was Mr. Harsha Wickramasinghe, Deputy Director General (Operations), Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority. Dr Tilak Siyambalapitiya, an international energy expert, who joined the panel discussion gave his expert advice.

uling, Chairperson, (Leader) Mr Zhang Haocheng, Vice President and Mr Xu Baoguo. National Chamber was represented by Mr Sujeiva Samaraweera, Deputy President, Mr Bandula Dissanayake, Deputy Secretary General and Mr Buddika Mallawaaratchi, Snr. Asst Secretary General. Mr Lal de Alwis, President of Sri Lanka China Business Cooperation Council was also present. Ms Xiong Jiuling invited the Chamber members to visit the 2nd Beijing International Conference of Friendly Chambers of Commerce scheduled from 12-13 September 2013 in Beijing. A MOU was signed between the CCPIT Beijing Sub Council and the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka.

Training workshop on Courtesies & Etiquette for Frontline Staff

A ten member business delegation from the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Belrussia, Eastern Europe visited the Chamber on 29 April 2013. The delegates had a meeting with the officials of the National Chamber where exploring business opportunities for bilateral trade promotion was discussed. Mrs. Dubova Tatsiana, Deputy Director General Minsk Department of Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) addressed the

National Chamber Signs a MOU with Belarusian Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

A one day Training Workshop on Courtesies, Etiquette and How to Deal with Clients and General Public was held on 6 June 2013 at the Chamber Auditorium. The workshop was for the benefit of front line staff of public and private sector organizations. Participants were trained on projecting best impression of their organization, maintaining excellent relations with customers and building up selfconfidence in dealing with different situations. The session also touched on social skills, image and presentation, office grooming and style at work with basic telephone techniques and common courtesies when dealing with clients. A highly recognized trainer Ms Nedra Wickramasinghe, Executive Director of Nedisa Corporate Social Interaction and Founder Principal of Nedisha Finishing School conducted the workshop. Certificates were presented to the participants at the end of the workshop.

National Chamber Signs MOU with CCPITBeijing Sub Council

A three member delegation from CCPIT Beijing Sub Council-Chamber of International Commerce visited the Chamber on 26 April 2013 and met the Chamber officials at the Boardroom. Delegation comprised of Ms Xiong Ji-

MOUs Signed

members at the meeting chaired by Mr. Thilak Godamanna, Senior Deputy President of the National Chamber. A MOU between the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) and Belarusian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BelCCI) was signed at the Chamber Office. Mrs. Dubova Tatsiana signed on behalf of Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) and Mr Thilak Godamanna signed on behalf of The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL)

Picture shows Mr Thilak Godamanna, Senior Deputy President of the National Chamber exchanging the MOU with Mrs Dubova Tatsiana of Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the Chamber

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An agriculture delegation from Hunan Province of the Peoples Republic of China organized by the Overseas Friendship Association of Hunan Province and co-ordinated by the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka visited the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka on 31 May 2013. The delegation was led by Ms. Li Wei Wei, Chairperson -

MOU with Overseas Friendship Association of Hunan Province, China

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Meeting with the High CommissionerDesignate to Malaysia

Mr. I Ansar, Additional Secretary (Economic Affairs) - East Asia, Pacific and Africa of the Ministry of External Affairs who is designated as the High Commissioner to Malaysia visited the Chamber on 30 April 2013. Mr. Ansar said he would assist the Chamber to promote trade between the two countries.
Mr Sunil G Wijesinha, President, National Chamber exchanging the MOU with Ms Li Wei Chairperson, Overseas Friendship Association of Hunan Province of China

Overseas Friendship Association of Hunan Province. Other members of the delegation were: Ms. Liu Quan, Vice Director, Commerce Department of Hunan, Mr. Wu Yueshi, Chairman Yuan Longping High-Tech Agriculture Co., Ltd and Ms. Li Chenzi, Translator, Yuan Longping High-Tech Agriculture Co, Ltd. The Chamber was represented by Mr. Sunil Wijesinha, Presidentand Mr Asela de Livera, Hony Secretary. Mr. Lal de Alwis, President Sri Lanka China Business Cooperation Council and representatives from Cargills Ceylon PLC, Trans Grow (Pvt) Ltd. Koolair (Pvt) Ltd and Zam Gems (Pvt) Ltd participated at the meeting with the delegates. A MOU between Overseas Friendship Association of Hunan Province and the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka was signed.

Mr I Ansar, H.C designate to Malaysia in conversation with Mr E M Wijetilleke Secretary General/CEO at the chamber boardroom

A delegation comprising the members of the National Chamber Livestock Committee met the Chairman of Consumer Affairs Authority on 11 April 2013. The delegation requested the Chairman to increase the control prices of chicken as the industry could not survive with the increasing prices of inputs such as electricity, poultry feed and other raw materials. They explained that the input prices have increased at a very high rate but the price of chicken has not been revised to match the increased input prices.

Meeting with the Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Authority

Meetings

A delegation from the Chamber met the Provincial Ayurveda Commissioners on 14 May 2013 at the Bandaranaike International Memorial Ayurveda Research Institute to discuss about the participation of provincial Ayurveda departments at the proposed Ayurveda Expo 2013 to be held from 12 14 July 2013. A presentation was made to the Commissioners with regard to the objectives and the progress of Ayurveda Expo 2013.

Meeting with Commissioners of Ayurveda at Navinna

Meeting with Hon. Arumugam Thondaman, Minister of Livestock and Rural Community Development
A delegation from the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka met Hon. Arumugam Thondaman, Minister of Livestock and Rural Community Development on 27 June 2013 at the Ministers Office. The delegates requested the Minister to withdraw the chicken portion products from the control price scheme with immediate effect as it will adversely affect the industry. They also requested the Hon. Minister to increase the present control price of LKR. 380/= per kilo of whole chicken to LKR 430/= as the industry cannot manage with the present control price. As a permanent solution, the delegates requested the Hon. Minister to exclude chicken from the essential food items list so that price control will not be applicable to chicken.

Meeting with H E Sumith Nakandala, Sri Lankas Ambassador in Iraq

H.E. Sumith Nakandala, Sri Lankas Ambassador in Iraq had a meeting with the National Chamber members on 17 April 2013 at the Chamber where tea and table ware export sectors were well represented. H E Nakandala said he would take necH.E. Sumith Nakandala essary steps to promote bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and Iraq.

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Other Activities
Mr. Sunil Wijesinha, President of the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka made a presentation on 4 April 2013 at the public hearing organized by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to obtain views of the public with regard to the proposed electricity tariff increase. He explained that the competitiveness of Sri Lankan exports will be affected if the proposed tariff increase is implemented.

National Chamber President Makes Presentation to PUCSL

Quantity: 100,000 Pcs Shampoo / Conditioner per month 85,000 Pcs of Color N Care Hair Color Color Cosmetic As per order and batch size Organization: Revlon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. Contact person: Mr. T. S. Prakash Address: 342, Avissawella Road, Kelanimulla, Angoda, Tel: +94 11 5749111 - 3 Fax: +94 11 4444 698 Email: Prakashts@revlonlanka.com 3. Products: CATSYS Asset Tracking solution software package, Tailor made Mobile Application Software, Mobile Application Integration with backend & Implementation Services Quantity: Based on requirement of customer Organization: CROSSPOINT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Contact person: Mr. Ravi Rajapakse Address: 32, Park Road, Colombo 5, SRI LANKA Tel: +94 11 2580086 Fax: +94 11 5555703 Email: info@crosspoint.lk Website: www.crosspoint.lk 4. Products: VIDLO Product A university management System which handles the entire process of the university Organization: AKLO Informations Technology Pvt. Ltd Contact person: Mr. Abbas Kamrudeen Address: No. 29/23, Vishaka Road, Colombo 4. Tel: +94777789947 Email: abbas@aklomail.com Website: www.akloit.com / www.vidloums.com 5. Products: Exporters of Software developed solutions domain experience include: Customer Relationship Management [CRM], Visitor Management Solutions, Warehousing Management [WMS] Quantity: As per client requirement Organization: Peercore Information Technology PVT Ltd Contact person: Mr. Mohamed Subhani Lafir Address: Level 9, East Tower Echelon Square, Colombo 01. SRI LANKA Tel: +94772397153 /+94112394989 Email: slafir@peercore.com.au Website: www.peercore.com.au 6. Products: a) Rubberized Coir Fibre Pads (H.S.Code: 9404.29.10) b) Coir Fibre Pith (H.S.Code: 5305.00.50) c) Coir Mattress Fibre (H.S.Code: 5305.00.23) d) Twisted Coir Fibre (H.S.Code: 5305.00.22) e) Horticulture Products

Mr. Asela de Livera, Chamber Hony. Secretary Nominated to Bio Energy Committee
Mr. Asela de Livera, Hony. Secretary of the National Chamber was nominated to the National Mirror Committee on sustainability criteria for bio energy - ISO/ PC 248 coordinated by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI). Members of the National Mirror Committee (NMC) are supposed to advise SLSI on standard-

Mr. Asela de Livera

ization related to this area for international and national standards setting. The NMC will also advise the SLSI on matters related to the specific areas of concern including priorities, promotion and implementation of standards.

WANT TO EXPORT / SUPPLY /SELL

1. Products: Recruitment of Employees from Sri Lanka to all Middle East Countries & prefer to expand to E.E.C. Countries. We can provide all categories of Employees including Garment Factories, Construction field, Security, Catering companies, A/C and General workers from Sri Lanka. We are well established and fairly organized Manpower Supply Agency Quantity: Any Quantity Organization: M/s. Saham Travels & Tours Contact person: Mr. Ahamed M. Nazeer. Address: No.2-1/1, Messenger Street, Colombo.12. Tel: +94776041085 Email: sahamtours@gmail.com Website: www.sahamtravels.com 2. Products: Flex Shampoo Two Variants Flex Conditioner Two Variants Color N Care Hair Color Six Shades Color Cosmetics

Trade Information

Quantity: a) Rubberized Coir Fibre Pads 100000 Sqm Per Year

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 b) Coir Fibre Pith 100 Tons Per Year c) Coir Mattress Fibre 3500 Tons Per Year d) Twisted Coir Fibre 1500 Tons Per Year Organization: Ceylon Machine Twisted Fibre Industries Subsidiary of Lanka Rubberized Coir Pads Mfg, Co., Jafferjee Brothers J.B. Coir Pads (Pvt) Ltd Group of Companies Contact person: Mr. N. Ramanathan Address: 150. St. Josephs Street, Colombo 14. SRI LANKA Tel: +94 11 2432051 - 6 Fax: +94 11 2446085 / +94 11 2447875 Email: N.Ramanathan@jb.lk / info@jb.slt.net Website: www.jafferjeebrothers.com 7. Products: Wood Composite Doors - H S Code No: 4418.20 Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks - H. S. Code No. 7324.1010 Cut Flower Roses Chrysanthemum - H S Code No. 0603.1400 Roses - H. S. Code No. 0603.1100 Organization: Mascons (Pvt) Ltd. Contact person: Mr. S Sivamohan, Director Address: No. 96, Barnes Place, Colombo 07. SRI LANKA. Tel: +94 11 2325561 - 3 Fax: +94 11 2449537 Email: mascons@eureka.lk Website: www.mascons.com 8. Products: Tea (HS Code No. 09.02) Desiccated Coconut (HS Code No.08.01) Organization: Akbar Brothers (Pvt) Ltd. Contact person: Mr. Joseph Sinniah Address: 334, T. B. Jasyah Mawatha, Colombo 10. Tel: +94 11 2697151 (40 Hunting Lines) Fax: +94 11 2699029 Email: akbar@akbar.com Website: www.akbar.lk 9. Products: NCR Business Forms, NCR Stationery, Soft Cover Books, Hotel Vouchers, Waiter Pads Quantity: Negotiable Organization: Graphic Systems Pvt Ltd Contact person: Mr. Keerthi Gunawardane Address: 835, Kotte Road, Ethul Kotte, Kotte. Tel: +94 11 7396100-3 Fax: +94 11 2867280 Email: info@graphicsrilanka.com Website: www.graphicsrilanka.com, www.niceday.lk 10. Products: a. Copper Item HS Code 7408, 7409, 7410 b. Lightning Protection Materials & Acces sories - HS Code 8535.40 Quantity: Any Quantity as per Requested Organization: SAW Engineering (Pvt) Ltd Contact person: Ms. Lakshmi Wijenayake Address: 2, Makola North, Makola, Kiribathgoda. Tel: +94 11 2908366 / +94 722453033 / +94 11 4925174 Fax: +94 11 2908376 Email: athula@sawengineering.co,

lakshmi@sawengineering.com Website: www.sawengineering.com 11. Products: Export of Cinnamon - Cut - 0906. 11. 91 Quills - 0906. 11. 92 Quillings - 0906. 11. 93 Quantity: 225.0 M/T per month Organization: Impex Corporation (Pte) Ltd Contact person: Mr. C. Ramachandra / Ms. Yamuna Perera Address: 145, K Cyril C Perera Mawatha, Colombo 13. Tel: +94 11 2320951 / +94 11 2436565 Fax: +94 11 2385225 / +94 11 2589278 Email: impexram@sltnet.lk

WANT TO IMPORT/ PURCHASE

1. Products: 1) Sadium Laureth Sulfate 3402.19 2) Sodium Lauryl Salfate 3402.19 3) Cocamido Propyl Betaine 2823.19.90 4) Lauramide DEA 2915.90 5) Synthetic Perfumery Compound 3202.90.00 Quantity: 1). Sadium Laureth Sulfate 16,000.00 Kgs 2). Sodium Lauryl Salfate 11,200.00 Kgs 3). Cocamido Propyl Betaine 6,600.00 Kgs 4). Lauramide DEA 3,200.00 Kgs 5). Synthetic Perfumery Compound: 1,780.00 Kgs Organization: Revlon Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. Contact person: Mr. T. S. Prakash Address: 342, Avissawella Road, Kelanimulla,Angoda. Tel: +94 11 5749111 - 3 Fax: +94 11 4444698 Email: Prakashts@revlonlanka.com 2. Products: Mobile computers, Mobile Printers, Bar code readers & printers, RFID equipments & Wireless communication / networking equipment Quantity: Based on requirement Organization: CROSSPOINT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Contact person: Mr. Ravi Rajapakse Address: 32, Park Road, Colombo 5, SRI LANKA Tel: +94 11 2580086 Fax: +94 11 5555703 Email: info@crosspoint.lk Website: www.crosspoint.lk 3. Products: Canned Fish - HS Code No.1604.15 Essences - HS Code No.3302.1010 Milk Powder - HS Code No.0402.21 Organization: Akbar Brothers (Pvt) Ltd. Contact person: Mr. Joseph Sinniah

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 Address: 334, T. B. Jasyah Mawatha, Colombo 10. Tel: +94 11 2697151 (40 Hunting Lines) Fax: +94 11 2699029 Email: akbar@akbar.com Website: www.akbar.lk 4. Products: 4809.20 - NCR Papers, 4802.30 Wood free Paper Quantity: 20 Foot Container Organization: Graphic Systems Pvt Ltd Contact person: Mr. Keerthi Gunawardane Address: 835, Kotte Road, Ethul Kotte, Kotte. Tel: +94 11 7396100-3 Fax: +94 11 2867280 Email: info@graphicsrilanka.com Website: www.graphicsrilanka.com, www.niceday.lk 5. Products: a. Copper Items HS Code 7408, 7409, 7410 b. Lightning Protection Materials & Acces sories HS Code 8535.40 c. Surge Arrestors HS Code 8536.30 Quantity: As per the Requirement Organization: SAW Engineering (Pvt) Ltd Contact person: Ms. Lakshmi Wijenayake Address: No:52, Makola North, Makola, Kiribathgoda. Tel: +94 11 2908366 / +94 722453033 / +94 11 4925174 Fax: +94 11 2908376 Email: athula@sawengineering.com / lakshmi@sawengineering.com Website: www.sawengineering.com 6. Products: Vehicles HS Code: 8703.23.59 & 8703.23.52 Spare parts HS Code: 8708 Quantity: 20 units Brand new Motor Vehicles per month / GBP 400K p.a. Spares Organization: Colonial Motors (Ceylon) Ltd Contact person: Ms. Dilini Fernando (Secretary to MD) Address: No 297 Union Place, Colombo 02. Tel: +94 11 2323342 - 4 Fax: +94 11 2438424 Email: dilini@mazdalanka.lk Website: www.mazdalanka.lk

Address: 29, Braybrooke Street, Colombo 2, SRI LANKA Tel: +94 11 2470740 Fax: +94 11 2470749 Website: www.codegen.net 3. Nature of Joint Venture: Printing Manufacturing, Out Source, Private Lables Organization: Graphic Systems Pvt Ltd Contact person: Mr. Keerthi Gunawardane Address: 835, Kotte Road, Ethul Kotte, Kotte. Tel: +94 11 7396100-3 Fax: +94 11 2867280 Email: info@graphicsrilanka.com Website: www.graphicsrilanka.com, www.niceday.lk 4. Nature of Joint Venture: Gem & Jewellary Organization: Saham Travels & Tours Contact person: Mr. Ahamed M. Nazeer Address: No. 2-1/1, Messenger Street, Colombo.12. Tel: +94 776041085 Email: sahamedtours@gmail.com Website: www.sahamtravels.lk 5. Nature of Joint Venture: Assembly of diesel generators Organization: Koolair Pvt. Limited Contact person: Mr. Asela de Livera Address: 5 Halgaswatte Lane, off Balapokuna Road, Colombo 06. SRI LANKA Tel: +94 11 5731612, 5264444, 5731773 Fax: +94 11 5515428 Email: asela@koolairgroup.com Website: www.koolairgroup.com 6. Nature of Joint Venture: To Provide Total Service Solution in the Field of Telecommunication Infrastructure, Earthing & Electrical Organization: SAW Engineering (Pvt) Ltd Contact person: Mr. Athula Jayarathna Address: No:52, Makola North, Makola, Kiribathgoda. Tel: 94 112908366 / +94 722453033 / +94 114925174 Fax: +94 1112908376 Email: athula@sawengineering.co / jathula@sltnet.lk Website: www.sawengineering.com 7. Nature of Joint Venture: Value addition for cinnamon Organization: Impex Corporation (Pte) Ltd Contact person: Mr. C. Ramachandra / Ms. Yamuna Perera Address: 145, K Cyril C Perera Mawatha, Colombo 13. Tel: +94 11 2320951/2436565 Fax: +94 11 2385225/2589278 Email: impexram@sltnet.lk

LOOKING FOR VENTURE PARTNERS

1. Nature of Joint Venture: Export Sea food / Spicy / food etc. Trading (Imports Exports ) Any Items. Organization: Sky Line Accessories (Pvt) Ltd Contact person: Dr. Nilan Perera Address: No: 35, Pubudu Mawatha, Kotugoda. Tel: +94 11 2681753 Fax: +94 11 2290816 Email: skyline@eureka.lk Website: www.skyline.lk 2. Nature of Joint Venture: Software development & Implementation Organization: Codegen International Sri Lanka Contact person: Kusal Subasinghe

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1. Services: Manpower Supply Agency to every categories of Employees from SRI LANKA Organization: Saham Travels & Tours Contact person: Mr. Ahamed M. Nazeer. Address: No. 2-1/1, Messenger Street, Colombo.12. Tel: +94776041085. Email: sahamtours@gmail.com Website: www.sahamtravels.com 2. Services: Tour Operator, Travel, Air Ticketing & Foreign Recruitment Consultant Organization: Leader Travels & Tours Contact person: A H SAHEERDEEN Address: No 3/2,K D David Mawatha Maradana Colombo 10.SRI LANKA. Tel: +94 11 2458478 / +94 11 5760066 / +94777383576 Fax: +94 11 2458478 Email: leadertravel@yahoo.com Website: www.leadertravels.com 3. Services: Banking Services Organization: Hatton National Bank PLC Contact Person: Mr. Nilam Usoof Jumat Assistant General Manager, Trade and International Address: 479, T B Jayah Mw, Colombo 10, SRI LANKA. Tel: +94 11 2661610 Fax: +94 11 2662757 Email: nilamuj@hnb.lk Website: www.hnb.net 4. Products: Human Resources - Sri Lankan Quantity: Any Quantity Organization: Selco Continental Pvt. Ltd. Contact person: P.S. Selvaratnam Chairman / MD Address: No. 31, 1st Chappel Lane, Colombo-06. Tel: +94 11 4334777 Fax: +94 11 4016730 Email: info@selcohr.com Website: www.selcohr.com 5. Services: Inspection, verification, testing and certification services Organization: SGS Lanka (PVT) Ltd (an Affiliate of SGS Group, Head quartered in Geneva) Contact person: Mr. N. Sriram Address: 3rd Floor, AEC Building, 140, Vauxhall Street, Colombo - 02. SRI LANKA. Tel: +94 11 5376280 Fax: +94 11 5376281 Email: sgs.lanka@sgs.com Website: www.sgs.com 6. Services: Airline Agency, Ships Agency, Warehousing/ Logistics/Supply Chain Solution, Transport, Travel and leisure, Off Dock container Terminal, Freight

forwarding/ Customs Clearance Organization: Asha Agencies Limited Contact person: Ralph Anandappa - Executive Vice President Address: No. 72C, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 04. Tel: +94 11 4523900 Fax: +94 11 2585959 Email: ralph.aal@pership.com Website: www.pership.com 7. Services: I. Software Application development Nearly a decade of software product engineering experience enables us to offer the full Software life cycle of activities. We have tuned our lean processes and technology frameworks to deliver high quality and predictability that in turn helps you to better manage your resources. II. Mobile Application Development Through our focused IOS, Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian development teams, we are uniquely positioned to help you get your product, mobile enabled. We assist our customers to design their mobile strategy to stay competitive III. Moodle Services We provide Moodle hosting, Moodle customization, Moodle training & Moodle support for you.

IV. Quality Assurance Our QA engineers are well skilled and equipped to become an important part of your agile development teams. We excel in secure infrastructures, use of best tools and controlled environments to verify your product quality across multiple dimensions Organization: AKLO Informations Technology Pvt. Ltd. Contact person: Mr. Abbas Kamrudeen Address: No. 29/23, Vishaka Road, Colombo 4. Tel: +94777789947 Email: abbas@aklomail.com Website: www.akloit.com, www.vidloums.com

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka 450 D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha, Colombo -10 Tel : +94 11 4741788/ +94 714192069 Fax: +94 11 2689596, email: sg@nationalchamber.lk, www.nationalchamber.lk

The Secretary General/CEO

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