Chairman of World Islamic Economic Forum Foundation, Tuan Musa Hitam has extended an invitation to Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to deliver a special lecture at the forum.

Over 2,500 delegates and 60 role players from over 100 countries across the globe are expected to attend the 12th WIEF. Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdul Razak and several other Islamic leaders will also participate in the forum.

The 12th WIEF aims to further explore the crucial role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in driving economic growth in economies around the world, in line with its theme of "Decentralising Growth, Empowering Future Business".

According to the organizers the concept of the Islamic economy with its underlying principle of being ethical and inclusive is increasingly gaining global traction in the past few years.

The forum will see the continuous promotion of Islamic economy as it convenes world leaders, government representatives, economists, academia, and the business community to address pressing economic and social issues. The Forum also promotes the values of cross-border business and economic partnerships as it provides an international platform for governments and the business community to showcase their cutting-edge ideas, galvanize support, and recruit collaborators.

(colombopage.com)