As key partners of the Northern Investment Summit 2026, leading corporate sponsors have shared their perspectives on the importance of inclusive growth and regional investment in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province.
The Platinum and Principal Sponsor – HNB
Managing Director/CEO, Damith Pallewatte, said: “Encouraging regional development and prosperity is central to securing Sri Lanka’s long-term recovery. Particularly in recent years, the Northern Province is rapidly emerging as a hub for enterprise, renewable energy, and value-added agriculture, supported by strong public-private partnerships. At HNB, we view financial inclusion as the bridge that connects national policy to real economic opportunity. By strengthening access to capital and empowering entrepreneurs, we aim to ensure that the North’s growth story becomes part of a more balanced and resilient national economy.”
Gold Sponsor and Summit Partner – East India Holdings, Holding company of IDL and The Rukmini Tissanayagam Trust
Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Mohan Tissanayagam, represented by Janek Jayasekera CEO of IDL, said: “Balanced regional development is essential to Sri Lanka’s long-term renewal. The Northern Province holds immense promise in enterprise, education, and sustainable industries. At East India Holdings, together with International Distillers Ltd. and the Rukmini Tissanayagam Trust, we are committed to fostering inclusive growth through partnerships that empower local communities, create opportunity, and preserve the region’s proud heritage.”
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