Sri Lanka and Türkiye Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Trade and Investment

29 Oct, 2026

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka, Arun Hemachandra, held bilateral discussions with the Deputy Minister of Trade of Türkiye, Mustafa Tuzcu, in Ankara on 27 October 2026.

The talks centered on enhancing bilateral trade, expanding market access, identifying new export opportunities and encouraging greater business and investment cooperation between the two countries.

The two sides explored avenues for strengthening institutional and private-sector engagement to unlock the untapped potential of Sri Lanka–Türkiye economic relations.

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