Kurdistan delegation, Sri Lanka business body discuss expanding trade beyond tea

ECONOMYNEXT – A delegation from Kurdistan Iraq visiting Sri Lanka have discussed expanding trade beyond tea to other sectors, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce said.

The team, who were in the country to participate in the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026, expressed interest in exploring further business and investment opportunities, the chamber said.

“Discussions covered expanding trade beyond tea, Sri Lanka’s traditional export to Iraq, with potential in food and beverages, agriculture, food manufacturing for export, higher education and tourism.”

The chamber was committed to facilitating business connections and supporting investment opportunities between the two markets Chairperson Krishan Balendra said.

The team invited the chamber to visit Kurdistan to explore opportunities in the region, identifying opportunities for further engagement to develop new commercial links across several sectors. (Colombo/Oct16/2026)