The first Sri Lanka–Georgia Business Forum brought together business representatives, traders, buyers and investors in Tbilisi on 16 October 2026, opening avenues for bilateral economic cooperation.

Organised by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara, concurrently accredited to Georgia, in collaboration with Sri Lanka’s Honorary Consuls in Tbilisi and Batumi, the forum showcased the country’s trade and investment potential.

It also encouraged Georgian participation in Sri Lanka EXPO 2027 (SLEXPO 2027), the country’s flagship trade and investment exhibition.

Addressing the opening session, Ambassador Niluka Kadurugamuwa, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Georgia, resident in Ankara, highlighted opportunities to strengthen commercial engagement between the two countries.

Honorary Consul in Tbilisi Nino Makhviladze and Honorary Consul in Batumi Misha Dzadzamia also delivered remarks, emphasising Sri Lanka’s prospects as an emerging market and investment destination.

The speakers underscored the importance of closer business connections and broader economic cooperation, encouraging participants to explore opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships.

Dilanga Hettiarachchi, First Secretary (Commercial) at the Embassy, presented Sri Lanka’s trade and investment opportunities and introduced SLEXPO 2027 to the Georgian business community.

His presentation outlined how Georgian buyers, investors and business representatives could connect with Sri Lankan counterparts, explore commercial prospects and establish new partnerships through the exhibition.

The gathering facilitated networking, information sharing and discussions on potential areas for expanded bilateral trade and investment.

The event attracted Georgian media coverage, including national television. Speaking to journalists, Kadurugamuwa invited Georgian businesses to consider Sri Lanka for trade, investment and partnerships that could deepen bilateral economic ties.