Report: ANI Correspondent:
KARACHI– Sri Lanka’s Consul General in Karachi, Sanjeewa Pattiwila, has said that Expo 2027, scheduled in Colombo from January 14 to 17, will boost exports and create new opportunities for trade and investment.
Addressing a briefing organized by the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Business Forum at the Sri Lankan Consulate, he invited Pakistani businesspeople and international investors to participate in the four-day exhibition.
He said the expo would showcase sectors including textiles, food, pharmaceuticals, gems, electronics, IT, industrial products and logistics.
Highlighting strong bilateral relations, the Consul General emphasized cooperation in education, healthcare, culture, technology and trade, expressing hope that the exhibition would open new avenues for economic growth.
KCCI Senior Vice President Aslam Pakhali and businessman Farooq Afzal welcomed the initiative and announced plans for a large Pakistani business delegation to visit Colombo.
SriLankan Airlines Country Manager Ruwan Wijekoon announced special discounts on flights from Karachi and Lahore to Colombo, along with hotel and transport facilities for participants.
