On 18 September 2026, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, met with Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry of Indonesia, Dr. Mohammad Rudy Salahuddin, and exchanged views on investment opportunities in Sri Lanka and best practices adopted by both countries to promote foreign investment.

Noting the 75th anniversary of the longstanding bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Indonesia, which will be commemorated in 2027, Executive Secretary Dr. Mohammad Rudy Salahuddin appreciated Sri Lanka’s contribution to Indonesia’s economy through significant investments across multiple sectors.

Minister Anil Jayantha explained the new policies and mechanisms introduced by the current Government, including the Investment Protection Act of Sri Lanka, which is expected to be enacted soon. Speaking on investment opportunities in Sri Lanka, Minister Anil Jayantha highlighted opportunities in the Colombo Port City, oil and gas exploration, the critical minerals sector and domestic fertilizer manufacturing.

The meeting was also attended by Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Indonesia and ASEAN, Sashikala Premawardhane; Controller General of Imports and Exports of Sri Lanka, T. T. Upulmalee Premathilaka; and Minister Counsellor of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jakarta, Nilanthi K. Pelawaththage.

Embassy of Sri Lanka
Jakarta

22 September 2026