The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Yangon participated in the Myanmar International Business Trade Show and Travel Expo 2026, held from 4 to 7 September 2026 at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Yangon. The event was organised by the STP Event Management Team and included representatives from the Embassies of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, alongside prominent Myanmar business organisations and key stakeholders.
Sri Lanka’s Participation and Focus Areas
The Embassy of Sri Lanka established a promotional booth to showcase the country’s tourism attractions, Buddhist heritage, cultural traditions, trade and investment opportunities, and Ceylon Tea. The Sri Lanka booth attracted significant interest from visitors, business representatives, travel
industry professionals, and other participants throughout the event. Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Myanmar, Prabashini Ponnamperuma, delivered the opening speech and participated in a panel discussion, highlighting Sri Lanka’s diverse tourism offerings and the quality and heritage of its tea industry.
Emphasis on Bilateral Cooperation
Ambassador Ponnamperuma emphasized the longstanding cordial relations between Sri Lanka and Myanmar, stressing the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation in tourism, trade, investment, and people-to-people connectivity. The embassy’s participation aimed to enhance awareness of Sri Lanka’s business and cultural assets among Myanmar’s public and private sectors.
Engagement with Myanmar Stakeholders
The expo served as a platform for the Embassy of Sri Lanka to engage
with Myanmar business and tourism stakeholders. It enabled exploration of cooperation opportunities and reinforced existing contacts with private sector actors and relevant organisations. The Embassy remains committed to advancing economic, tourism, trade, cultural, and people-to-people relations with Myanmar through ongoing interaction with government and industry entities.
