The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka was founded in 1996. Its primary objective is to stimulate, strengthen and promote economic and business relations between Sri Lanka and the 25 member countries of the European Union. Eccsl broadly seeks to provide, inter-alia, efficient and professional information, and advisory, consultative, promotional and representative linkages between Sri Lankan and European business entities. Eccsl has today emerged as a dynamic association of European and local companies conducting business in Sri Lanka. The quality and scope of commercial interests represented in the membership reflects the consolidation of its strong presence in Sri Lanka.
The ECCSL is governed by a Board of Directors that meets regularly to approve the entry of new members into the Chamber and to decide on proposals, initiatives and activities carried out by the Chamber. The current membership stands at 268 and is growing steadily.
ECCSL OBJECTIVES:
The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka acts as a facilitator between the European and Sri Lankan business communities. Its main objectives are as follows-
1. to contribute to trade and investment flows between member states of the
European Union and Sri Lanka, and foster business co-operation between
These countries and Sri Lanka.
2. to promote investment and commercial interests of companies and individuals
Residing in the member states of the European Union and in Sri Lanka.
3. to collect and disseminate key market statistics and other information on trade
And industry to its members.
4. to maintain uniformity and clarity of rules and practices concerning commerce,
Industry and trade and act on particular issues that affect the European and Sri
Lankan business and industrial relations.
5. to increase and sustain member interests in trade and industry and assist
Companies in Europe and Sri Lanka to establish long-term commercial links
And partnerships.
6. to provide a forum for the discussion and exchange of ideas on commerce,
Industry and trade between Sri Lanka and the member countries of the
European Union.
7. to exchange opinions and views and maintain cordial relations with other
Chambers of Commerce and similar associations in Sri Lanka, the Asian
Region, and with the member states of the European Union.
