Promoting trade, tourism and facilitating investment between Sri Lanka and Japan
“HATRED CEASES NOT BY HATRED, BUT BY LOVE”
1951 The San Francisco Peace Treaty
The conference on September 6, 1951, was greatly impacted by Jayewardene’s support of Japan and his historic statement. The subsequent effect was more pronounced. It not only aided Japan’s efforts to be re-admitted into the international community and escape harsh sanctions, but it also brought Sri Lanka closer to Japan and secured its long-term support. Read More
The History of the SLJBC
The Sri Lanka – Japan Business Council was set up in 1979 as the Sri Lanka – Japan Business Co-operation Committee (SLJBCC) by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, following a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japan – Sri Lanka Business Co-operation Committee (JSLBCC) of the Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI).
Since then, 19 joint meetings have been held in Sri Lanka and Japan, the most recent being in Colombo, Sri Lanka in June 2016. The SLJBC is the first bilateral business council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
Executive Committee 2022 – 2023
Our Members
Around 100 businesses are together with SLJBC as Ordinary and Associate members
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Join us and strengthen yourself to scale up your business between Sri Lankan and Japanese markets
News and Events
Expo Osaka 2025
Expo 2025 Osaka, held from April 13 to October 13, 2025, explores with the theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” It focuses on addressing challenges like climate change and health to enhance global quality of life, centered around…
SLJBC Economic Forum
The Sri Lanka – Japan Business Council of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce conducted a successful Economic Forum at Hilton Colombo Residencies on 05th June 2024. Keynote speaker Mr. Katsuki Kotaro, Minister and Deputy Head of Mission from the Japanese Embassy, highlighted ….
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Board of Investment
of Sri Lanka
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) is the main agency that approves any Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) or Local Investments. The BOI is governed by the Board of Investment Law No.4 of 1978 (BOI Law) and the various amendments to the same act.
Sri Lanka Export Development Board
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB Sri Lanka) is the Government Body for Export Promotion
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) is the government authority tasked with planning, development, regulation, and policy implementation of tourism and related industries.
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Joining the Council
Join us and strengthen yourself to scale up your business between Sri Lankan and Japanese markets
Joining the Council
Join us and strengthen yourself to scale up your business between Sri Lankan and Japanese markets
The History of the SLJBC
The Sri Lanka – Japan Business Council was set up in 1979 as the Sri Lanka – Japan Business Co-operation Committee (SLJBCC) by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, following a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japan – Sri Lanka Business Co-operation Committee (JSLBCC) of the Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI).
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