Economic Diplomacy

Ministry of Foreign AffairsSri Lanka

Shift in emphasis of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy

Conceptual change

Strong focus on commercial diplomacy

Inter Agency Task Force

Knowledge Platform

Promote Exports

Source FDI

Increase Tourist Arrivals

Gainful skilled employment for Sri Lankans overseas

Diversify & strengthen diplomatic relations

Components

Economic Indicators and Performance Targets for Missions

Economic Promotion of Sri Lanka in selected markets

Sri Lanka Foreign Policy and Economic Diplomacy Dialogue

Bilateral & multilateral trade agreements 

Walk the Talk

NetworkLocal Partners ie. Line Ministries, Departments, Chambers of Commerce, associations of industry, think tanks, entrepreneurs

Ministry of Foreign

Affairs Economic Affairs

Division

Foreign Partners ie. political strata, investors, companies & conglomerates, chambers & associations, Ministries, government departments, academia

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