CII Business Delegation Visits EDB to Explore Opportunities at Sri Lanka Expo 2027

The delegation was led by Mr. VKC Razak, Managing Director of VKC Foot Gear Pvt. Ltd., and comprised Mr. Amod Anand, Director of Loom Solar Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Ravi Chandraskhekhar Dolli, Chief Executive Officer of Alloy Steels; Dr. Musthafa Janeel M, Head of Department and Senior Consultant at Rajagiri Hospital; Mr. Jose Paul, Vice President of Rajagiri Hospital; Mr. Sarvesh Uplap, General Manager of Shubham Tanks and Liners; Mr. Shehinsha KP, CEO of Iknasoft IT Services; Dr. Deep Narayan, Managing Director of Biozenta Lifescience; and Mr. Ranganathan Babuji, Director – Business Development of Biozenta Lifescience. The CII Secretariat was represented by Mr. Ameet Kumar, Head – Middle East, Gulf and South Asia, and Mr. Siddharth J, Executive, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The delegation represented diverse sectors, including footwear, renewable energy, manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, consulting and pharmaceuticals.

During the meeting, Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), extended an invitation to the CII business delegation to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027, scheduled to be held in 14 -17 January, 2027 at the BMICH, Colombo. The invitation also included participation in the special and parallel events organized alongside the main exhibition.

Sri Lanka Expo 2027 is a major international trade and export promotion platform aimed at showcasing Sri Lanka’s export capabilities, connecting local exporters with international buyers, and creating opportunities for investment and business collaboration. The event is expected to bring together Sri Lankan exporters, international buyers, investors, industry representatives, and other stakeholders to explore commercial opportunities and establish sustainable business relationships.

In addition to the main exhibition, Sri Lanka Expo 2027 will feature a range of special and parallel events, including an Investor Forum, industry-specific sessions, Business-to-Business (B2B) matchmaking meetings, fashion shows, culinary shows, and cultural performances. These events will create additional opportunities for international participants to engage with Sri Lankan businesses, explore sector-specific prospects, establish business connections, and gain insights into the country’s export industries, investment potential, and cultural heritage.

During the meeting, the EDB encouraged the CII delegation to participate in the Expo and its associated events, highlighting the opportunities available for Indian businesses to engage with Sri Lankan exporters, explore investment prospects, and establish mutually beneficial commercial partnerships.

The CII delegation accepted the invitation to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027 and its associated special events, demonstrating its interest in engaging with Sri Lanka’s business community and exploring potential business opportunities.

The visit marks a positive step towards enhancing India–Sri Lanka business relations and promoting Sri Lanka Expo 2027 as an important platform for international trade, export development, investment promotion, and long-term economic cooperation. The EDB looks forward to welcoming the CII delegation to the Expo and facilitating further engagement between Indian businesses and Sri Lankan exporters.