This assurance was given by Ambassador of France in Sri Lanka Eric Lavertu, when he visited the Colombo Dockyard PLC recently.
Colombo Dockyard PLC is engaged in the construction of a high technology vessel for Orange Marine of France.
The vessel is especially designed and equipped for sub-sea cable lay and repair operation duties worldwide.
As the leader of the shipbuilding industry in Sri Lanka, Colombo Dockyard continuously proves its excellence through successful securing and execution of shipbuilding projects worldwide and is one of the front runners of Sri Lankan industrialisation.
It operates in joint collaboration with Onomichi Dockyard Company – Japan, who owns a stake of 51% of Colombo Dockyard PLC.
The Ambassador undertook this visit as part of the recent contract inked between the Colombo Dockyard and Orange Marine – France.
The Colombo Dockyard paid a tribute to Ambassador Eric Lavertu, State Minister Jayantha Samaraweera and the Economic Counsellor for their support extended in view to the finalisation of the contractual documents under special approval in November 2020.
The Government of France has pledged to continue its assistance to further bilateral business and explore new avenues for business cooperation with Sri Lanka.