A high-level business delegation from the Sverdlovsk Regional Government of the Russian Federation visited Sri Lanka for a three-day program last week. Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Sverdlovsk Region, Vladimir Smirnov led the delegation which included prominent business leaders from the region.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia, organised B2B meeting between Sri Lankan Over 40 Sri Lankan exporters were present.
The interested products sectors for the Russian delegation were cosmetics, spices and tea, seafood, gems, and coconut-based products.
The event was an opportunity for the Sri Lankan exporters to network with some of the most influential business leaders in the Sverdlovsk Regional Government of Russian Federation to connect and explore potential partnerships and collaborations as well as learn more about the business climate and opportunities to expand the existing trade relations with Russia.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russia, Prof. Janitha A. Liyanage initiated the efforts to conduct this timely and effective B2B session with the support of Russian counterparts. The EDB plans to organise more promotional events in the future in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia to connect Sri Lankan exporters with their Russian counterparts.