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EDB meets Newly Appointed Heads of Missions of Sri Lanka

2025-05-21

EDB meets Newly Appointed Heads of Missions of Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) hosted an orientation programme for the newly appointed Heads of Sri Lanka Missions on 16th May 2025 at the EDB. Organized at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, the session aimed to brief the Heads of Missions on Sri Lanka’s current export strategies, sectoral priorities, and potential avenues for diplomatic collaboration to enhance international trade.

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Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Sri Lanka at HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair 2025

2025-05-19

Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Sri Lanka at HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair 2025

Sri Lankan Giftware and Lifestyle sector blends traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, producing unique items such as batiks, handloom textiles, wooden products, and ceramic products, bamboo and rattan products with annual export revenue over USD 60 Mn. Most of the potential exporters can be categorized under SME category which provide direct employment for over 200,000 people including Artisans.

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EDB-NOCU Successfully Proceeded with an Island-wide Awareness Campaign

2025-05-15

EDB-NOCU Successfully Proceeded with an Island-wide Awareness Campaign

As part of its strategic island-wide campaign, the National Organic Control Unit (NOCU) - the country’s official authority for organic agriculture coming under the purview of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) - successfully conducted its second awareness program for 2025 at Hotel Swissdale - Matale, drawing close to 100 participants representing diverse sectors of the agriculture industry.

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EDB collaborates with Asian Development Bank to develop National Export Development Plan (2025– 2029)

2025-05-01

EDB collaborates with Asian Development Bank to develop National Export Development Plan (2025– 2029)

A team of officials from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) visited the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on 25th April, 2025 to initiate discussions on the formulation of the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) for 2025–2029, a key initiative announced in the 2025 Budget under the "A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life" policy framework.

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