The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Egypt, Sisira Senavirathne, accompanied by Embassy officials, met with the Chairman of the Marsa Matrouh Chamber of Commerce, Mokhtar Gebril, and board members on 11 October 2026 at the Chamber’s premises in Marsa Matrouh to discuss ways to strengthen trade, investment and commercial relations through closer engagement between the business communities of both countries.
Discussions focused on promoting partnerships among businesses and investors affiliated with the Chamber in key sectors, including trade, tourism, industry and agro-processing. Ambassador Senavirathne briefed the Chamber on Sri Lanka’s investment potential, business opportunities for Egyptian investors and entrepreneurs, and prospects for expanding bilateral trade. He invited companies and business representatives affiliated with the Chamber to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027, scheduled to be held in Colombo from 14 to 17 January 2027. Highlighting the event’s importance as an international platform for promoting trade and investment, the Ambassador underscored its potential to establish new commercial links and facilitate business-to-business partnerships between the two countries.
The Chairman and board members of the Chamber expressed keen interest in expanding trade and commercial engagement between Sri Lanka and Egypt, emphasising the importance of establishing closer institutional links between the Chambers and their respective business communities to promote mutually beneficial partnerships. Both sides agreed to explore opportunities to enhance trade and investment cooperation and strengthen business connections between the two countries.
Following the meeting, the Chamber hosted a luncheon in honour of the Ambassador and his delegation. The delegation also visited Virginia Oil Press & Shop, a prominent producer of cold-pressed olive oil and other local food products in Marsa Matrouh. During the visit, the delegation learned about olive processing, local production methods and related commercial activities, gaining insights into the governorate’s agricultural and agro-processing sector.
The Ambassador was accompanied by the Second Secretary, Darshika Dasanayake, and the Mission’s Trade Assistant.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Cairo
27 October 2026
