📖 Sri Lanka Showcases Literature & Promotes Creative Economy at Moscow Publishing Week

• Event Overview: Represented by Neptune Publications, Sri Lanka participated in the Moscow International Publishing Week (14–19 July 2026), joining ~60 global publishing houses across 14+ participating nations. • Business Outcomes: - Sri Lanka completed 26 B2B meetings to market local fiction and non-fiction works while securing trade interest. - The broader event facilitated 260+ business meetings covering licensing, copyright law, and rights exchanges. - Initiatives are underway to acquire global rights and expand cross-translations into Sinhala, Tamil, and English. • Sector Impact & Expansion: - Highlighted publishing and the creative economy as critical drivers for education, tourism, entrepreneurship, and cultural diplomacy. - Further international exposure for Sri Lankan literature is targeted at upcoming industry events in Germany and Sweden.