📈 EDB Engages Western Province Governor to Boost Exports and Promote Expo 2027

• Strategic Alignment: The Export Development Board (EDB) leadership met with Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof to align provincial and national efforts under the National Export Development Plan (NEDP). • Regional Logistics Hub: Discussions highlighted Sri Lanka’s strategic position along global shipping routes to develop the country as a regional logistics and trade facilitation center to drive export growth and foreign investment. • Sri Lanka Expo 2027: Key focus was given to promoting the upcoming flagship trade event (Jan 14–17, 2027) and its flagship Investment Forum, designed to attract global business leaders across key export and investment sectors. • Provincial Support: The Governor pledged support to leverage provincial networks for investor mobilization, emphasizing joint stakeholder collaboration to accelerate economic growth and job creation.