Trade
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the UK, together with the National Crafts Council of Sri Lanka (NCC), hosted a Round Table Discussion on Sri Lankan crafts on 22.09.2025. Over 25 participants attended, including academics from the London College of Fashion (UAL), an EU Craft Work Project expert, entrepreneurs, retailers, representatives from the Sri Lanka–UK Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Sri Lanka Association, writers, and craft enthusiasts.
A panel discussion to promote investment opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Sri Lanka, jointly organised by the Sri Lanka–UK Chamber of Commerce- London (SLUKCC) and the High Commission of Sri Lanka, was held on 31.07.2025 at the High Commission premises. The panel comprised the distinguished professional and academic invitees- Professor Harin Sellahewa, Dean Faculty of Computing, Law and Psychology, University of Buckingham, Mr. Sanjay Bowry, Chief Financial Officer, Gravitee and the Co-founder, VBG Brands Ltd- UK, Dr. Ashok Suppiah, Sustainability Champion Author and the Co-founder Mitra & Experienz- UK, Mr. Kumi Thiruchelvam, Chief Commercial Officer of My Voice AI and the Chairman, Neural Voice AI, Independent Angel Investor (UK, Sri Lanka) and Mr. Eranga Pathirage, President of the SLUKCC and the Chief People Officer, Kaya Global Inc,- UK. Around 45 participants and industry leaders attended this event.
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London, jointly with the Darwin College Tea Society of Cambridge University and the International Tea Committee (ITC) in the UK, conducted a Ceylon Tea Tasting and awareness session on 01st March 2025 at the historic Darwin Hall of the Darwin College. The programme was held under the theme of the Darwin College Tea Society, titled ‘Travel with Tea’ and as a part of its annual cultural promotion activities. Ms. Agustina Villalba, the President of the Darwin College Tea Society, together with her Treasurer Mr. Kui Li, worked closely with Mr. Somasena Mahadiulwewa, Minister (Commercial) of Sri Lanka High Commission and Mr. Suranga James Perea, Executive Director of the ITC-UK to organize this tea tasting evening.
| No | Institution | Website |
| 1 | Department of Commerce of Sri Lanka | http://www.doc.gov.lk |
| 2 | Sri Lanka Export Development Board | http://www.srilankabusiness.com |
| 3 | Sri Lanka Tea Board | http://www.pureceylontea.com |
| 4 | Coconut Development Authority | https://www.cda.gov.lk |
| 5 | Sri Lanka Gems and Jewellery Authority | http://ngja.gov.lk |
| 6 | Palmyrah Development Board | www.pdb.gov.lk |
| 7 | Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources | https://fisheriesdept.gov.lk |
| 8 | National Craft Council | http://craftscouncil.gov.lk |
| 9 | Board of Investment of Sri Lanka | http://www.investsrilanka.com |
| 10 | Sri Lanka Standard Institute | http://www.slsi.lk |
| 11 | Sri Lanka Accreditation Board | https://www.slab.lk |
| 12 | Registration of Companies | http://www.drc.gov.lk |
| 13 | National Intellectual Property Office | https://www.nipo.gov.lk |
| 14 | Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization & National Policies | http://www.treasury.gov.lk |
| 15 | Central Bank of Sri Lanka | http://www.cbsl.gov.lk |
| 16 | Sri Lanka Customs | http://www.customs.gov.lk |
| 17 | Department of Import Export Control | http://www.imexport.gov.lk |
| 18 | National Plant Quarantine Service | https://doa.gov.lk |
| 19 | Department of Export Agriculture | https://dea.gov.lk |
| 20 | Department of Animal Production & Health | http://www.daph.gov.lk |
| 21 | The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce | https://www.chamber.lk |
| 22 | Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka | http://www.fccisl.lk |
| 23 | National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka | http://www.nationalchamber.lk |
| 24 | National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka | http://nce.lk |
| 25 | Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce | https://www.wcicsl.lk |
| 26 | The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs | http://coyle.lk |
| 27 | The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries | https://cnci.lk |
| 28 | Joint Apparel Association Forum Sri Lanka | http://www.srilankaapparel.com |
| 29 | Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association | http://www.srilanka-apparel.com |
| 30 | Sri Lanka Association of Software Industry | http://www.slasscom.lk |
| 31 | The Spice Council of Sri Lanka | https://srilankanspices.com |
| 32 | Trade Directories | http://rainbowpages.lk |
