The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara, in collaboration with the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce, organised the first-ever Sri Lanka Business Forum in Gaziantep, Türkiye, on 3 November 2026. The event brought together members of the Turkish business community to explore opportunities for strengthening economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Türkiye.
The Forum aimed to showcase Sri Lanka’s trade and investment potential while encouraging Turkish buyers, investors and business representatives to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027 (SLEXPO 2027).
The opening session featured remarks by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Türkiye, Niluka Kadurugamuwa; Chairman of the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce, Mehmet Tuncay Yıldırım; and Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Gaziantep, Süleyman Çiçek.
The speakers highlighted business opportunities in Sri Lanka and emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations through increased business-to-business engagement. They also encouraged Turkish businesses to use SLEXPO 2027 as a platform to explore new business partnerships and investment prospects.
First Secretary (Commercial) of the Embassy, Dilanga Hettiarachchi, delivered a presentation on Sri Lanka’s trade and investment landscape, outlining potential areas of cooperation between the two countries. He also introduced SLEXPO 2027, highlighting the opportunities it offers Turkish buyers, investors and business representatives to connect with Sri Lankan businesses.
The Forum attracted leading investors, traders, buyers and business professionals from the Gaziantep business community. It provided a valuable platform to exchange views, establish new business contacts and explore opportunities to further strengthen trade and investment cooperation between Sri Lanka and Türkiye.
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