Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake has requested HSBC to reconsider its decision to close HSBC Electronic Data Processing Lanka and shift its local operations to another country. He made this appeal in a special letter addressed to the Chairman and the Group Chief Executive Officer of HSBC.
The MP pointed out that this partnership, spanning more than two decades, shaped the professional careers of many, strengthened families, and provided world-class skills to thousands of Sri Lankans. He recalled that this venture, which began merely as an investment, brought pride both to the country and to the HSBC brand.
Key Points
- Ravi Karunanayake requests reconsideration of decision to move operations overseas
- Special letter sent to HSBC Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer
- Appeals to preserve relationship that spanned more than twenty years
An appeal to stand by Sri Lanka
The MP stated that the initial initiative to bring this project to Sri Lanka was driven by a strong faith in the talents of the local workforce and HSBC's readiness to recognise them. He noted in the letter that this conviction remains unchanged, and that talent and resources could be combined to find a way forward.
Therefore, the MP added that he makes a heartfelt appeal to reconsider the decision to exit, to stand by Sri Lanka during this difficult juncture, and to breathe fresh life into the partnership that was forged twenty years ago.
