Swedish trade delegation to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027

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Sweden has reaffirmed plans to bring a trade delegation to Sri Lanka Expo 2027, with Ambassador of Sweden to Sri Lanka Jan Thesleff confirming that preparations are underway to facilitate the participation of Swedish buyers and investors at the country’s flagship export exhibition.

The commitment was made during a meeting between Ambassador Thesleff and Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mangala Wijesinghe at the EDB on 14 July. Honorary Consul-General of Sweden in Sri Lanka Sanjay Kulatunga and senior EDB officials also attended the discussions.

Wijesinghe briefed the delegation on Sri Lanka’s export performance, outlining key export sectors, emerging opportunities and prospects for expanding trade with the Nordic region. Discussions also focused on Sri Lanka Expo 2027, which will be held in Colombo from 14 to 17 January 2027 and is expected to connect international buyers with Sri Lankan exporters.

Ambassador Thesleff reaffirmed Sweden’s support for Sri Lanka’s export promotion efforts and said work had already begun to organise a Swedish trade delegation for the exhibition. He also noted that Sri Lanka’s reputation for producing high-quality, sustainable products positions its exporters well to meet demand in Sweden and other Nordic markets.

The discussions identified Ceylon Cinnamon, coconut and coconut-based products, gems and jewellery, apparel, and information and communication technology services as sectors with potential to expand exports to the Nordic region.

The Ambassador also commended the quality standards maintained by Sri Lankan exporters and highlighted growing market opportunities for Sri Lankan products and services in Sweden and the wider Nordic market.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations, with the EDB expressing appreciation for Sweden’s continued support in promoting commercial engagement between Sri Lanka and the Nordic region.

The meeting concluded with both parties expressing confidence in expanding trade ties, while Ambassador Thesleff reiterated his intention to lead a Swedish trade delegation to Sri Lanka Expo 2027.