Belgium to support Sri Lankan Ports with European technology

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Belgium has expressed consent to provide modern European technology required to develop Sri Lanka's Ports.

This was during a special discussion held between the Belgium Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation.

Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva requested Belgium's support in the development of the Trincomalee and Galle Ports, while also extending opportunities for Belgian investors.

Discussions were also held on training local youth at the Belgium yacht boatyard in southern Sri Lanka in order to provide them with employment opportunities.