“The Report: Sri Lanka 2016’ was launched at a time when Sri Lanka as a frontier market is part of the positively performing 23 frontier countries” said Minister Rishad Bathiudeen. Minister Bathiudeen was addressing the launch event of the first country report titled “The Report: Sri Lanka 2016” by Oxford Business Group (OBG)-a global publishing, research and consultancy firm on 01 August in Colombo.

Minister Bathiudeen said. “I am given to understand that the first ever Report on Sri Lanka by an internationally acclaimed publishing and consultancy group the Oxford Business Group is also a much awaited milestone with a comprehensive overview of key investment opportunities for both domestic and international investors at this crucial time for global economy.The Morgan Stanley Frontier Market Index of June this year includes Sri Lanka among the 23 frontier markets, with positive performance.

Our Unity government is making every effort to transform Sri Lanka into a modern and prosperous economy that offers inclusive growth, fair rules of engagement, for both domestic and international investors. Sri Lanka is blessed by placement of its strategic location in South Asia. It is fortunate to have enterprising and talented people as well as rich history culture and a beautiful environment. It continues to attract international investors in logistics, transport, finance, tourism, manufacturing, ICT and construction sectors.