Sri Lanka took part in the Myanmar International Business Trade Show and Travel Expo 2026 held at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Yangon from September 4 to 7. The exhibition featured participation from the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Yangon alongside embassies of Bangladesh, Nepal, and various Myanmar business organisations. The event convened key stakeholders to promote tourism, trade, and investment opportunities between Myanmar and the attending countries.
Sri Lanka’s Representation and Exhibition Activities
Ambassador Prabashini Ponnamperuma, Sri Lanka’s envoy to Myanmar, delivered the opening speech at the expo and took part in a panel discussion. Her remarks emphasized longstanding bilateral relations and the need to
develop cooperation in tourism, trade, investment, and people-to-people connectivity between Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Throughout the duration of the event, the Sri Lankan Embassy maintained a dedicated promotional booth presenting the country’s tourism attractions, rich Buddhist heritage, and cultural traditions. The booth also highlighted Sri Lanka’s trade and investment prospects and prominently featured Ceylon Tea, showcasing its quality and historical significance.
Engagement and Outreach Outcomes
The Sri Lankan booth engaged a wide range of visitors, including tourism professionals, business representatives, and the general public. The Embassy distributed promotional materials relating to Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, cultural heritage, Buddhist traditions, as well as trade and
investment opportunities. These efforts aimed to raise awareness within Myanmar’s business and tourism communities. Additionally, the Embassy used the expo as a platform to strengthen ties with Myanmar’s private sector and explore areas for collaboration in tourism and trade.
Acknowledgments and Strategic Objectives
The Embassy of Sri Lanka expressed appreciation to the STP Event Management Team for facilitating Sri Lanka’s participation at the Myanmar expo. The country’s involvement was part of its broader strategy to reinforce bilateral cooperation and enhance people-to-people connectivity with Myanmar. The event provided a significant avenue for Sri Lanka to highlight its tourism destinations and investment potential while building stronger
business relationships within the region.
