📈 NCE Northern Province Visit Connects Exporters with Regional Enterprises

• Overview: The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) led a regional delegation of 20 member exporters and service providers to Trincomalee and Jaffna (July 21–22, 2026) to expand regional export opportunities and integrate Northern enterprises into national value chains. • Key Engagements & Partnerships: • Trincomalee: B2B session organized with the Trincomalee Chamber brought together over 20 regional enterprises. • Jaffna: B2B Forum joined by Northern Province Governor Nagalingam Vethanayahan and Indian Consulate officials engaged 40 regional businesses. • Capacity Building: NCE and EDB hosted an export workshop covering compliance standards, logistics, financial solutions, and digital marketing. • Key Sponsors: Seylan Bank (Exclusive Banking), Smart Marine Lanka (Exclusive Logistics), and Dialog Enterprise (Exclusive Digital). • Regional Potential & Economic Context: • National Exports: Exceeded US$ 9 Bn in H1 2026. • GDP Contribution: Northern Province currently contributes under 5% to Sri Lanka's GDP, presenting vast untapped growth potential. • Priority Sectors: Strong prospects identified in fisheries and seafood, agriculture and food processing, ICT/BPM, and tourism. • Infrastructure: Development of three BOI zones underway, including the Kankesanthurai (KKS) IT zone.