The Ambassador for the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka, Ms. Miyon Lee visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP), in late May, to explore potential business collaborations and assess the port's operational capabilities for Korean investment and trade.
Ambassador Miyon Lee being walked through the Port Masterplan
During a guided tour of HIP's state-of-the-art facilities, the Ambassador and her entourage comprising Deputy Head of Mission, Ms. Eunji Kang and Researcher, Mr. Minwoo Jo, were briefed on the port's strategic infrastructure, ongoing developments, and its investment-ready Industrial Park.
-COO of HIPG, Tommy Yang presenting Ambassador Miyon Lee with a token to mark the visit
From Left to right: Manoj Dasanayake-Junior Executive, CNM HIPG, Seminie Waravita-
Executive, CNM HIPG, Prasanna Jayathilake-Manager Commercial, Diamond Shipping Services,
Bindu Ranasinghe-Deputy General Manager, CNM HIPG, Tommy Yang-COO HIPG, Ms. Miyon
Lee-Ambassador for Korea, Ms. Eunji Kang-Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Minwoo Jo-Researcher
and Dushantha Peries-Director, Diamond Shipping Services.
Discussions centered on encouraging Korean companies to consider HIP as a gateway for regional trade and manufacturing. HIPG extended an invitation for Korean investors to partner in future ventures within the port's growing industrial ecosystem.
Source: Hambantota International Port (HIP)