Delegation Visit from Hebei Province – China

The five-member China Business delegation from Hebei Province visited Sri Lanka with the aim of
fostering bilateral business opportunities. To facilitate their engagement with the local business
community, the Sri Lanka-China Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce organized a
networking session at the Board Room, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, at 03:00 p.m.

The objectives of the delegation encompassed several key areas. Firstly, they sought to introduce
Hebei agriculture and explore potential cooperation opportunities in the agricultural sector.
Additionally, they aimed to discuss the foreign fruit market in Sri Lanka and explore collaboration
prospects between Sri Lankan fruit importers and Botou Dongfang Fruit Co. Ltd, specifically focusing
on increasing the market share of Chinese pears in Sri Lanka.

Lastly, the delegation aimed to evaluate the current status of duck breeding in Sri Lanka and explore the potential introduction of roasted
duck to the Sri Lankan market.

This networking session served as an important platform for exchange and dialogue, facilitating
collaboration and partnership between the Chinese delegation and the Sri Lankan business
community.