Sri Lanka strengthens trade, investment, and tourism ties at World Expo 2025 in Osaka

SRI Lanka showcased its export potential, investment opportunities, and tourism offerings at the Sri Lanka Business Forum and Networking Session held on 26 September during the World Expo 2025 in Osaka.

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Organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan, and supported by the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) and the Sri Lanka Business Council of Japan (SLBCJ), the landmark event brought together around 20 leading Sri Lankan exporters from key sectors including apparel, tea, spices, gems and jewellery, food and beverages, handicrafts, and IT services.

The Forum served as a dynamic platform to promote Sri Lanka's authentic, high-quality, and globally trusted products to Japanese investors, importers, and industry leaders.

Opening the session, EDB Chairman/CEO Mangala Wijesinghe described the event as a milestone in strengthening the longstanding partnership between Sri Lanka and Japan.

"This forum demonstrates Sri Lanka's commitment to building stronger economic bridges with Japan," he said. "As Sri Lanka repositions itself as a regional trade hub, we are here to offer Japanese partners not only world-class products but also a stable and enabling business environment for investment." He also highlighted Sri Lanka's skilled workforce, improving logistics infrastructure, and its strategic location on major shipping lanes connecting East and West.

Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Japan Prof. Janak Kumarasinghe underscored the depth of bilateral ties, cultural exchanges, and longstanding trade cooperation between the two nations.