Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board's (EDB) National Packaging Centre (NPC) conducted an awareness workshop on spices packaging for over 75 exporters and potential exporters, aimed at enhancing product competitiveness in local and international markets.
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have established a strategic partnership to strengthen the Sri Lankan ICT/BPM sector within the Japanese market. Started in 2024, this initiative supports 30 Sri Lankan SME ICT/BPM companies and startups over a period of two years by providing market intelligence, business coaching, and matchmaking services. Building on nearly a decade of collaboration of JICA with Sri Lankan since 2014, this program aims to foster technological exchange, spur innovation, and enhance global trade relations, driving sustained economic growth for both nations.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently hosted His Excellency Mr. Ihab I. M. Khalil, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Sri Lanka, for a courtesy call that aimed at fostering stronger trade ties and exploring new avenues for bilateral cooperation.
The official website of the Voyage Sri Lanka 2025 Conference was launched 13th August 2025 by Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), at the EDB premises.
His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (August 12, 2025) chaired the Second Export Development Council of Ministers Meeting (EDCM) at the Presidential Secretariat, marking significant milestones in Sri Lanka's ambitious journey toward achieving USD 36 billion in annual export revenue by 2030.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently held a strategic meeting with 15 newly appointed diplomatic representatives, aimed at strengthening the country's export capabilities and enhancing market penetration across diverse international regions.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) held a successful discussion today 06th August 2025 regarding the 20% tariff recently imposed by the United States on Sri Lankan goods. High-level government officials and numerous export sector representatives gathered for this discussion to plan future actions to be taken in facing the impact of American tariffs.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) hosted a high-level meeting on August 1, 2025, with a delegation from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to discuss the progress of Audit of poultry slaughter houses and further discussions on enabling Sri Lankan poultry exports to Singapore. The meeting was chaired by EDB Chairman/CEO Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe and attended by Director General Ms. Champika D. Dharmasena, senior EDB officials, as well as the senior officials from the Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land & Irrigation.
The 1st of August 2025 marks the 46th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the country’s apex organization for export promotion and development. Established under the Sri Lanka Export Development Act No. 40 of 1979, the EDB plays a pivotal role in shaping a vibrant and diversified export sector, positioning Sri Lanka as a competitive player in global trade.
