🤝 Sri Lanka Seeks Stronger Bilateral & Commercial Ties with South Korea Ahead of Sri Lanka Expo 2027

• Diplomatic Engagement: Ambassador of Sri Lanka to South Korea, M.K. Pathmanaathan, met with senior leaders of the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), including President Yang Jae Saeng, to deepen economic relations. • Institutional Framework: The discussions leveraged the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and BCCI as a foundation to expand trade linkages and investment between Sri Lanka and the Busan business community. • Featured Event: The delegation heavily promoted Sri Lanka Expo 2027, Sri Lanka's flagship international trade and business exhibition, taking place from 14–17 January 2027 at the BMICH in Colombo. • Key Goals: Kasun Balasooriya, First Secretary (Commercial), presented the Expo's value proposition, urging Korean companies to engage in B2B matchmaking, source local goods, and establish direct investments across Sri Lankan industries.