The MoU was signed at the CSE today by CSE Chairman Mr. Ray Abeywardena and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, NSE Mr. Vikram Limaye.

The MoU calls for cooperation on the exchange of information and expertise and also paves the way for NSE to play a consultative role in a number of strategic initiatives implemented by the CSE, including in the area of new product development and exchange operations.

Commenting on the MoU, CSE Chairman said "The move formalizes and paves the way to strengthen what is already a strong relationship of collaboration between the CSE and NSE. The new avenues for cooperation created as a result of this MoU will add value to the Sri Lankan capital market. NSE is a leading stock exchange in the region and is in prime position to offer valuable perspective and guidance to the CSE, as we pursue growth initiatives to further develop the exchange and build on our strengths."

Mr. Limaye, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, NSE commenting on the MoU Said NSE has built world class market infrastructure solutions across asset classes that could service requirements of the entire spectrum of investors from retail to institutional to traders.

" India is one of the fastest growing markets in terms investor participation and volumes. Market eco‐ systems in South Asia have significant commonalities and collaboration between NSE and CSE could leverage NSE's experience in building robust markets to provide further impetus to the growth of Sri Lankan capital markets. NSE and CSE have collaborated over the years and I am confident that this MoU will take the relationship to the next level and would benefit capital markets in both the countries.