The Division is also responsible for organization of international/inter-governmental and regional meetings in Sri Lanka. In addition to the above, the Division is engaged with the following key areas :Ĭollaboration on formulating economic policies in respect of countries and regions, facilitation of negotiation/finalization, and implementation of MoUs/Agreements, participation in Joint Commissions on Economic Cooperation (JCEC), resolution of trade/investment disputes, trade related visa issues, and maintenance of record of travel advisories and countering any adverse advisories in coordination with line agencies.Īnother core activity of the Division is engagement with international/inter-governmental and regional organizations to strengthen cooperation, formulation of Sri Lanka’s policy positions at these forums in consultation with stakeholders, and follow up on commitments undertaken. Through this strategy, Overseas Sri Lankans will be involved through four approaches namely Economic, Political, Public and Cultural Diplomacy and People to People Contact. To serve this purpose, the Division proposes a 3R strategy Re-engage, Recognize and Resettle focusing on Emigrants, Migrant Workers and Displaced Sri Lankans living abroad, respectively. The main objective of this project is to enable the overseas Sri Lankans to contribute to economic development while providing recognition to their contribution. It is expected that the positive experiences of the participants will help Sri Lanka’s diplomatic links around the world and promote Sri Lanka as an emerging destination for trade, investment and tourism in the Indian Ocean.Įngaging Overseas Sri Lankans for development activities is another focus of the Division under Economic Diplomacy Programme, which is implemented in consultation with stakeholders. The dialogue is aimed to provide a comprehensive picture of Sri Lanka’s foreign relations, with a focus on Sri Lanka’s active approach to economic diplomacy. The two week annual dialogue is meant for mid-career Diplomats and is held in collaboration with the BIDTI and the LKI. Sri Lanka Foreign Policy and Economic Diplomacy Dialogue (SLFPEDD) For implementation of the specific activities, the Missions/Posts are selected based on a set criteria to conduct special promotional events in line with the objectives of the line agencies namely EDB, BoI, Tourism Board and SLFEB.ģ. Markets with high potential are selected for targeted economic promotional activities with a view to enhance Sri Lanka’s global footprint and to bring tangible economic benefits through collaboration with stakeholders.
The compilation is done in collaboration with all the line agencies and stakeholders involving both government and private sectors such as EDB, BoI, SLTPB, SLFEB and the chambers of commerce. The Division is responsible in setting up specific Targets on Trade, Investment, Tourism and Foreign Employment for each Mission/Post. Setting up Economic Indicators and Economic Performance Targets for Missions (EIPTM) for 2019, involving Trade and Investment This is achieved through the following approaches :ġ.
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