🤝 JICA & EDB Reinforce Partnership to Boost Sri Lankan Exports

A delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) paid an official courtesy call on the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) to review ongoing technical cooperation and discuss future strategies for strengthening export development. • Leadership Transition: • Welcomed newly appointed JICA Chief Representative, Mr. Shigeo Honzu. • Acknowledged outgoing Chief Representative, Mr. Kenji Kuronuma, for his contribution to bilateral economic cooperation. • Key Areas of Engagement: • Reviewed past joint programs focused on technical cooperation, capacity building, and enhancing export competitiveness. • EDB leadership (Chairman/CEO Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe & Acting DG Mr. Erandika Dissanayake) acknowledged JICA's ongoing support in empowering the local trade and investment ecosystem. • Future Focus & Strategic Goals: • Explored new initiatives aimed at expanding market access for local business ventures. • Emphasized institutional capability building, sustainable growth, and driving long-term economic progress for Sri Lankan exporters.