The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Türkiye

Strengthening economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Türkiye, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Türkiye, Niluka Kadurugamuwa, together with his official delegation, recently met with leading Turkish conglomerates Medipol Mega University Hospital and ÜNLÜ & Co, to discuss investment opportunities in Sri Lanka.
During the meetings, the delegation highlighted the growing potential in Sri Lanka’s healthcare and financial sectors, with special emphasis on opportunities available at the Colombo Port City. Representatives of both institutions expressed keen interest in further exploring investment and partnership opportunities in Sri Lanka.
Medipol Mega University Hospital is one of Türkiye’s largest private university hospital complexes, renowned for its advanced medical technology, multidisciplinary healthcare services, and international patient care facilities.
ÜNLÜ & Co is one of Türkiye’s leading investment and asset management groups, providing a wide range of financial services including mergers and acquisitions advisory, capital markets transactions, portfolio management, and venture capital solutions.
The Ambassador was accompanied to these meetings by First Secretary (Commercial), Dilanga Hettiarachchi and Sri Lanka’s Honorary Consul in Istanbul Dr.Aydin Özü.
These engagements reflect the continued efforts of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara to further strengthen bilateral economic relations and attract quality investments to Sri Lanka.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara participated in the “International Friendship Day” held at Hacettepe University, which brought together representatives from 27 countries to celebrate cultural exchange and international friendship.

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The event provided an opportunity to present Sri Lanka’s culture, tea heritage, and wellness products while strengthening connections with the international community in Türkiye.
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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Türkiye explores trade and investment cooperation with Istanbul Chamber of Commerce
In a bid to expand Sri Lanka’s economic ties with the leading stakeholders in Türkiye, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Türkiye, Niluka Kadurugamuwa, with his official delegation met with the President of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Mr. Şekib Avdagiç recently at the Chamber’s headquarters in Istanbul.
The meeting focused on exploring new avenues for bilateral trade and investment cooperation between Sri Lanka and Türkiye, with the objective of further enhancing the mutually agreed bilateral trade target of USD 500 million under the Türkiye–Sri Lanka Joint Economic Cooperation framework.
During the discussions, Ambassador Kadurugamuwa highlighted the growing potential for Turkish businesses to explore increased trade and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka. He also encouraged greater engagement in sectors of mutual interest, emphasizing Sri Lanka’s strategic location, investor-friendly environment, and expanding economic prospects.
The discussions further covered potential areas of collaboration including the enhancement of air connectivity, maritime cooperation, and tourism cooperation between the two countries. The Ambassador elaborated the importance of strengthening people-to-people connectivity and promoting closer commercial partnerships between the business communities of both nations.
Adding valuable insights to the discussion, President Şekib Avdagiç pointed out the prospects of expanding trade relations with Sri Lanka, particularly through increased Turkish investments in the island nation. He also expressed interest in promoting Sri Lanka as an attractive destination for Turkish travelers and investors.
As an initial step towards strengthening business-to-business engagement, the two sides agreed to organize a virtual B2B session connecting Sri Lankan traders and exporters with their Turkish counterparts to explore potential trade and partnership opportunities.
The President of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce reaffirmed the Chamber’s continued support and commitment towards further strengthening the longstanding economic relations between Sri Lanka and Türkiye.
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest and most influential business organizations in Türkiye, representing a wide range of industries and enterprises based in Istanbul, the country’s commercial and financial hub. Established in 1882, the Chamber plays a significant role in promoting trade, investment, entrepreneurship, and international economic cooperation. It provides support services to businesses, facilitates networking and trade partnerships, and actively contributes to Türkiye’s economic development through policy advocacy, market research, trade fairs, and engagement with foreign missions and international business communities.
First Secretary (Commercial) of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara, Dilanga Hettiarachchi and Sri Lanka’s Honorary Consul in Istanbul Dr.Aydin Özü, accompanied the Ambassador to the meeting.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT NOTICE

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka EXPO 2026 – Rescheduled Dates

Please be informed that Sri Lanka EXPO 2026, Sri Lanka’s premier international trade exhibition, has been rescheduled.

📅 New Dates: 14 – 17 January 2027
📍 Venue: BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka

The event will continue to serve as a key platform for international buyers, investors, and business communities to explore trade and investment opportunities across a wide range of sectors.

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