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Colombo: More than 130 Lankan private sector representatives from 125 companies attended a Seychelles business forum inaugurated in Colombo today.Addressing the inauguration of "Seychelles Trade and Investment Forum-Sri Lanka: Fostering Economic Partnership" event organized by the EDB on Wednesday (27) in Colombo Minister Rishad Bathiyutheen said Today's event can be a stepping stone for more bilateral trade between both countries, which is an urgent need at this moment."The total bilateral trade has been low at only US$3.7 million. Today's initiative therefore is a major step in this direction" said Bathiyutheen.More than 130 Lankan private sector representatives from 125 companies packed the three hour long in-depth session of presentations.Seychelles' 20 member delegation is led by Minister for Finance, Trade and Investment of Seychelles Pierre Laporte and joined by CEO of Seychelles Investment Board Rupert Simeon.

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