UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission Boosts Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
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- December 4, 2024
- Business News
- UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission Boosts Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
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The UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission, held from December 2-6 under the UK-funded SheTrades Commonwealth+ Program, is strengthening economic ties between the two nations while spotlighting women-led businesses.
Co-organized by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the mission aims to enhance bilateral trade and expand UK market access for Sri Lankan women entrepreneurs in textiles, apparel, and processed agrifood sectors.
The initiative brings together 13 UK companies and 45 Sri Lankan women entrepreneurs, facilitating business-to-business (B2B) interactions and field visits across Colombo, Kurunegala, and Jaffna.
The UK, Sri Lanka’s second-largest export market, saw an 8% rise in exports to $765.67 million during the first 10 months of 2024, highlighting the growing trade relationship.
