The exhibition will showcase a range of quality export products.

The main objective of this event is to promote Sri Lanka's Export products and services among overseas buyers, in addition to the promotion of investment and tourism sectors.

Around 300 local exporters and export companies are expected to participate in this exhibition.

The organization of this event will be under the purview of Senior Minister for International Monetary Co-operation Dr. Sarath Amunugama, Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa and Minister of External Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris.

Meanwhile the Sri Lanka High Commission, London, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, Colombo, held a Business/Networking Event for British Companies on 27th September at Asia House, London, to launch Expo 2012 and engage British Business and Industry on a UK Trade & Investment Mission to Sri Lanka during Expo 2012 March 28 – 30th.

This business forum entitled “ Partnering with the Hub of Asia” which was attended by a wide representation from the UK trade, industry, government, banking sector, media, leisure industry etc. commenced with an opening welcome address by Dr. Chris Nonis High Commissioner for Sri Lanka who focused on the plethora of commercial and economic opportunities that have emerged in the wake of the restoration of peace and political stability in the Island.

He emphasized the progressive socio – economic indices and the growth in infrastructure, national income, re-construction in the North & the East and other development projects taking place in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of peace noting in particular the opportunities for British Business to engage in the sectors of power, energy, road construction, ICT, Education, Manufacturing, Trade and agri-business in particular.

The High Commisioner reiterated that Sri Lanka is focused on becoming the Commercial, Shipping, Aviation IT, and Services Hub of the Region.