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Sri Lanka Eyes on Enhanced Trade with Antalya

Sri Lanka Eyes on Enhanced Trade with Antalya

𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐄𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐚

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Türkiye Niluka Kadurugamuwa met with the President of the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Yusuf Hacısüleyman, and senior officials of the Chamber on 01 October 2026 at the Chamber premises in Antalya.

The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for further strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Antalya, with particular emphasis on enhancing business-to-business (B2B) engagement and promoting trade and investment opportunities.

During the discussion, the Ambassador highlighted Sri Lanka's potential as a fine destination for trade and investment for the business entities in Antalya and elaborated the importance of strengthening commercial ties through greater private-sector engagement.

He also apprised the Chamber President of the upcoming Sri Lanka EXPO 2027, scheduled to be held in January 2027 in Colombo, highlighting its importance as a platform for Turkish businesses to explore trade, investment and partnership opportunities in Sri Lanka. The President was requested to seek the possibility of organizing a buyer and investor delegation from Antalya to participate in Sri Lanka EXPO 2027, under the patronage of his Chamber.

The meeting also provided the opportunity to exchange views including on possible future initiatives to facilitate business networking, promote bilateral trade, and strengthen institutional cooperation between the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry and relevant trade and investment institutions in Sri Lanka.

First Secretary (Commercial) of the Embassy Dilanga Hettiarachchi accompanied the Ambassador to this meeting.

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