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Conference on “Perspectives on Geographical Indications in Sri Lanka”

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October 16, 2025

The Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB), the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), and the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) are organizing a conference titled “Perspectives on Gls in Sri Lanka”.

Conference on “Perspectives on Geographical Indications in Sri Lanka”

This by-invitation event marks the conclusion of the Ceylon Tea Geographical Indication (GI) project and celebrates Sri Lanka’s achievements in this field. It will highlight the journey of Ceylon Tea towards the protection within the European Union and explore future opportunities for origin-linked products across the country. The Forum will be held on 16 October 2025 at the Hilton Colombo Residencies.

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