Lanka to hold trade exhibition in Chennai

Sri Lanka's Deputy High Commission in Chennai in collaboration with the Ministry of Export Development and International Trade and the Ministry of Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion will hold a trade exhibition at Hotel "Taj Coramendal" in Chennai from October 24 - 26.

The Trade Fair is organised with the objective of introducing new products and services to the Indian market, to support the Sri Lankan companies to get consolidated in the Indian market, to promote Sri Lanka as a tourist destination, to identify new potential areas and to promote the image of Sri Lanka.

It was proposed to organise this solo country event with at least 40 to 45 Sri Lankan companies. This will include manufacturers/exporters from various product sectors, and also service sectors such as banks, logistic companies, travel and tourism industry, hotels and airlines.

A publicity program to attract importers and other business visitors for products and services on display during this fair will be conducted by the Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka in India. The attendees for this fair would also include policy makers, bureaucrats, manufacturers and consumers.

The exhibition will include a fashion show with models showcasing the Gems, Jewellery and garments of Sri Lanka, entertainment through the dance troupe and other performers from Sri Lanka, speeches by key officials, and video presentation of various tourism spots in Sri Lanka.