A business delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has accepted an invitation to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027, reflecting growing interest in strengthening trade, investment and commercial ties between Sri Lanka and India.
The invitation was extended by Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mangala Wijesinghe during a meeting with the Indian delegation, which visited the EDB to explore business opportunities in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Expo 2027 is scheduled to take place from January 14 to 17 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. The exhibition aims to showcase Sri Lanka’s export potential, connect local exporters with international buyers and attract investment into key sectors of the economy.
The Indian delegation was led by VKC Foot Gear Pvt. Ltd. Managing Director VKC Razak and included representatives from the footwear, renewable energy, manufacturing, healthcare, information technology and pharmaceutical industries.
Participating companies included Loom Solar, Alloy Steels, Rajagiri Hospital, Shubham Tanks and Liners, Iknasoft IT Services and Biozenta Lifescience. The CII Secretariat was represented by Ameet Kumar, Head of Middle East, Gulf and South Asia, and Siddharth J.
During the meeting, the EDB outlined opportunities for Indian businesses to connect with Sri Lankan exporters, explore investment prospects and establish mutually beneficial commercial partnerships through the exhibition.
Sri Lanka Expo 2027 will feature an investor forum, sector-specific sessions, business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking meetings, fashion shows, culinary demonstrations and cultural performances alongside the main exhibition.
These activities are expected to facilitate direct engagement among international investors, buyers and Sri Lankan businesses, creating opportunities to develop long-term commercial relationships.
The CII delegation’s acceptance of the invitation highlights its interest in engaging with Sri Lanka’s business community and exploring potential trade and investment opportunities.
The EDB expects the exhibition to strengthen international business connections, promote Sri Lankan exports and deepen economic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
