The Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) held its 28th Annual General Meeting with H.E. Carmen Moreno, Ambassador of the European Union to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, as Chief Guest.
The EU Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, emphasized the vital importance of compliance, sustainability, and regional integration—highlighting how these factors offer small and medium-sized enterprises a competitive edge, support sustainable sourcing, and strengthen connectivity in Asia and Africa. She also underscored EU efforts to support climate action, innovation, and fair trade practices in alignment with evolving consumer demands and the CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) framework.
Mr. Yohan Lawrence was re-elected as Chairman, with Ms. Rozanne de Almeida and Mr. Nalaka Ratnayake continuing as Vice Chairpersons. Chairman Yohan Lawrence stated, “Sri Lanka needs to widen our trade beyond our traditional markets, seeking better sources of raw materials for our manufacturing enterprises, and a greater presence for both our goods and our service exporters.”
Distinguished guests included H.E. Damiano Francovigh, Ambassador of Italy, trade officers from multiple diplomatic missions, and leading figures from Sri Lanka’s export sector. The occasion provided a large forum for industry stakeholders from multiple sectors to engage with each other and with the attending trade officers.
The Executive Committee comprises representatives from: Nidro Supply (Pvt) Ltd, Hatton National Bank, Hayleys PLC, Akbar Brothers (Pvt) Ltd, Sampath Bank, Lion Brewery, Expack Corrugated Carton, CIC Holdings, Atlas Axillia Co. (Pvt) Ltd, Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC, Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation (SLECIC), Tea Tang (Pvt) Ltd, Ceylon Biscuits Ltd, Dipped Products PLC, Bogala Graphite, as well as representatives from member associations.
For information regarding membership, contact 011 5588840 or [email protected].
