📈 SL-Myanmar Strengthen Collaboration in Gem and Tourism Industries

Sri Lanka and Myanmar are set to deepen economic ties following a successful business development visit by the Nojili Group of Companies (Sri Lanka and Japan) from June 11–17, 2026. Facilitated by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Yangon, the initiative aims to boost bilateral trade and investment. • Gem & Jewellery Sector: CEO and Gemologist L.A.D. Palitha conducted in-depth studies of Myanmar’s gemstone market, visiting Yangon's major trading centres, laboratories, and museums. Business-to-business (B2B) meetings were held with top stakeholders, including Gemro Jewellery, to explore future trade partnerships and explore Myanmar's industry practices. • Tourism & Investment Sector: The visit featured active participation in the UMTA Travel Fair 2026. Discussions with the Union of Myanmar Travel Association (UMTA) and Myanmar Tourism Marketing (MTM) focused on strengthening cooperation in eco-tourism, cultural tourism, and heritage tourism. Key focus areas include joint marketing, visitor exchanges, and outbound travel promotions. • Strategic Impact: According to embassy officials, the engagements are designed to expand economic cooperation, build long-term business partnerships, and deepen people-to-people ties between both nations.