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  1. Economic aspirations are being pursued for Port City Colombo, establishing a successful model for economic zone development in Sri Lanka.
  2. Strategic investments are positioning Colombo as a premier destination.
  3. A National Business Facilitation Centre has opened in Colombo, under the Presidential Secretariat, allowing issues from Ampara.

Centre Established to Streamline Investment and Reduce Red Tape in Sri Lanka

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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The ViYASA National Business Facilitation Centre (NBFC) was initiated on September 1, 2026, under the Presidential Secretariat. The centre was established to remove administrative and regulatory barriers to investment and industry in Sri Lanka. It is headed by Presidential Secretariat Senior Additional Secretary Seevali Arukgoda, who is a former Customs Director General.

From ft.lk

Why it matters

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The NBFC is designed to provide solutions for businesses facing issues when dealing with government institutions during start-up and operation. Its establishment signals a push toward positive transformation within the country's industrial sector through centralized coordination.

A National Business Facilitation Centre has opened in Colombo, under the Presidential Secretariat, allowing issues from Ampara. Strategic investments are positioning Colombo as a premier destination.

From ft.lk

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  • stateSpeculative

    The centre's operations could streamline investment red tape within the state structure.

  • Sri LankaSpeculative

    The centre's operations could streamline investment red tape nationally.

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  1. A President meets with the parents of a Sri Lankan citizen regarding employment in Saudi Arabia at the Presidential Secretariat.Sub-event
  2. Centre initiated under Presidential Secretariat on Sept 1st.1 source

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A National Business Facilitation Centre has opened in Colombo, under the Presidential Secretariat, allowing issues from Ampara. All 1 developments

Within Economic aspirations are being pursued for Port City Colombo, establishing a successful model for economic zone development in Sri Lanka.

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