Sri Lanka Strengthens Trade & Investment Ties with Western Sweden 📈

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Stockholm concluded the ‘Sri Lanka Business Forum 2026’ in Gothenburg and engagements in Borås to promote trade, investment, and technology transfer. • Key Highlights & Sector Focus • Forum focused on driving trade, outsourcing, and joint ventures in key sectors, including ICT/BPM, artificial intelligence, digital services, electronics, maritime industries, renewable energy, logistics, and tourism. • Discussions aimed at showcasing Sri Lanka’s export capabilities, promoting Sri Lanka Expo 2027, and positioning the nation as a reliable manufacturing partner. • Textile & Apparel Innovation • Strategic engagements in the Borås region focused on Sri Lanka's apparel & textiles industry. • Meetings with Business Region Borås, Science Park Borås, and workwear firm Blåkläder centered on sustainable manufacturing, circular fashion, and joint R&D collaborations. • Strategic Objectives • Promoted Sri Lanka as a competitive Asian hub for technology and knowledge services to facilitate Swedish market expansion and long-term institutional cooperation.