Hanif Yusoof appointed as President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof as the President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment.

The appointment has been made in accordance with the powers vested in the president under Article 41(1) of the Constitution. 

It recognises Yusoof’s experience in global investment partnerships and his long-term contribution to the development of Sri Lanka’s private sector as well as his ability to assist in the government’s economic revival programme.

Accordingly, his responsibilities include facilitating high-level engagement with international investors and strategic partners, strengthening investor confidence and supporting the government’s efforts to attract foreign direct investment to Sri Lanka, identifying and promoting key investment opportunities and working in close coordination with the Board of Investment, Export Development Board, Port City Commission and relevant line ministries.