ABC Trade & Investment – All-China Environment Federation Partner to Drive Sri Lanka’s Green Infrastructure and Investment

Landmark agreement establishes strategic framework to channel Chinese technology, engineering expertise, and potential capital into local water and clean-energy projects
MoU to drive:
● expanding entrepreneurship infrastructure investment and foreign technology access
● upgrading industrial environmental standards and technical capacity
● long-term resource security and energy requirements
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA 17th August 2026
ABC Trade & Investments (Pvt) Ltd, a leading homegrown conglomerate in Sri Lanka’s ICT distribution and diversified business landscape, has formally entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the All-China Environment Federation (ACEF). The partnership establishes a collaborative framework aimed at accelerating new-energy development, water management, and environmental protection projects across Sri Lanka.
The agreement bridges advanced Chinese engineering capabilities, equipment, technical expertise, and investment resources with ABC Trade & Investments’ local operational strength, market insight, and project implementation skills. By pairing international technology with on-the-ground execution, the initiative is designed to address Sri Lanka’s long-term environmental and civil infrastructure priorities.
The MoU was signed by Amalrajah Jayaseelan, Director/CEO of ABC Trade & Investment (Pvt) Ltd, and Mr. Shi Xiang, Secretary-General of the Belt & Road Eco-Industry Cooperation Working Committee of ACEF. The signing took place during the China–Sri Lanka Environmental & Energy Exchange and Cooperation Meeting at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Grounds in Colombo, held under the theme “Empower Green Development, Jointly Build a New Pattern of China–Sri Lanka Environmental & Energy Industry.”

Buoyant about the partnership, Amalrajah Jayaseelan, Director/CEO of ABC Trade & Investment (Pvt) Ltd. commented, “ACEF gives us access to a wider network of Chinese environmental and engineering capabilities, while we bring an understanding of local requirements, regulations, and implementation realities. Our focus is now on identifying the right technologies, adapting them to local conditions, and developing practical projects that address real needs in water, clean energy, and environmental management.”
The scope of the cooperation spans a broad spectrum of environmental applications. Priority areas identified for immediate project development include integrated urban and rural water supply and drainage systems, domestic sewage treatment upgrades, industrial park wastewater management, village drinking water purification, distributed renewable energy installations, and clean energy systems linked directly to water infrastructure.
The strategic framework prioritizes long-term technology transfer, localization, and technical capability building. The alliance will facilitate technical seminars, commercial matching, executive business exchanges, and site visits to benchmark facilities in China, enabling ABC’s technical teams to adapt high-efficiency systems for Sri Lanka’s climate and operational needs.

The partnership leverages the complementary strengths of both organizations. ACEF brings a vast network of Chinese enterprises operating across environmental protection, water engineering, renewable energy, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) investment. ABC Trade & Investments contributes a nationwide service infrastructure and specialized expertise through its Water Science Division, which provides end-to-end management spanning consultation, solution design, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, and long-term Operation & Maintenance (O&M).
The MoU establishes a structured, long-term cooperation framework under which individual commercial and technical projects will be identified, evaluated, and contracted independently. By matching proven environmental technologies with local realities, ABC Trade & Investments and ACEF aim to build practical, scalable infrastructure solutions that support sustainable development throughout Sri Lanka.

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Photo Caption:
Amalrajah Jayaseelan, Director/CEO of ABC Trade & Investments (Pvt) Ltd (right), and Mr. Shi Xiang, Secretary-General of the Belt & Road Eco-Industry Cooperation Working Committee of the All-China Environment Federation (ACEF) (left), formalize a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Colombo to drive Sri Lanka’s green infrastructure, water management, and clean-energy projects.

About ABC Trade & Investments (Pvt) Ltd
Established as a diversified enterprise in Sri Lanka, ABC Trade & Investments (Pvt) Ltd operates across ICT distribution, healthcare, printing, consumer electronics, and environmental engineering. Its Water Science Division provides comprehensive solutions in drinking water purification, industrial wastewater treatment, solid waste management, and air pollution control across domestic, commercial, and public sectors.
About All-China Environment Federation (ACEF)
The All-China Environment Federation is a nationwide non-profit organization comprised of enterprises, institutions, and individuals dedicated to environmental protection. Through specialized bodies such as the Belt & Road Eco-Industry Cooperation Working Committee, ACEF facilitates international cooperation, technical exchange, and green development initiatives across the region.