📈 Govt. & CEOs Align on New National Export Roadmap

The Government of Sri Lanka and private sector leaders have initiated a strategic collaboration to overhaul the country's export trajectory following the "National Export Roadmap: The CEO Forum" held at the EDB. • Strategic Direction: The forum established a unified framework between policymakers and corporate heads to review 2025 performance and set aggressive growth targets for 2026 and beyond. • State-Led Investment: The Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development committed to acting as the "main investor" in the industrial ecosystem. Key priorities include modernizing industrial zones, streamlining power supply, and expanding technical facilities to boost manufacturing competitiveness. • Public-Private Partnership: Officials emphasized that sustainable economic progress hinges on collective contribution, aiming to empower exporters and entrepreneurs to expand Sri Lanka’s global footprint. • Key Sectors: While specific revenue data remains provisional, discussions focused on accelerating growth in high-potential industries to boost national export earnings and strengthen Sri Lanka's position in global trade.