### Sri Lanka–BELGOLUX Business Evening Boosts Investment Ties 📈

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Belgium and the BELGOLUX–Sri Lanka Business Council (BLSBC) hosted a high-level networking event in Brussels on 24 February 2026 to strengthen economic partnerships with Belgium and Luxembourg. • Key Highlights & Strategic Focus: The event engaged over 55 Belgian companies and entrepreneurs, focusing on Sri Lanka’s evolving economic landscape and its strategic position within the EU trade framework. • Sector Opportunities: Discussions centered on high-growth areas including ports, logistics, tourism, and hospitality. The BLSBC was positioned as the primary institutional mechanism to facilitate these commercial ties. • Upcoming Trade Mission: A Belgian and Luxembourgish business delegation is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from 17-21 June 2026. The mission will feature: Participation in Sri Lanka Expo 2026. Targeted B2B meetings and institutional engagements. Site visits to the Colombo Port City and other sector-specific hubs. • Outcome: The session saw strong interest from Belgian investors in the upcoming June mission, reflecting increased confidence in Sri Lanka’s structured investment models and the trade potential of the ICT/BPM and logistics sectors.