The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) marked its 45th anniversary on August 1, with an all-night Pirith chanting ceremony and a almsgiving on August 2 and 3 at the EDB headquarters.
EDB, the premier state institution to develop and promote exports in Sri Lanka, was set up under the Sri Lanka Export Development Act No. 40 of 1979, guided by the then Minister of Trade and Shipping, Lalith Athulathmudali.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the EDB, Dr. Kingsley Bernard, expressed his gratitude to all who have worked for the advancement of the export sector, noting that everyone involved, past and present, is remembered with appreciation at this 45-year milestone.
Over the past four and a half decades, the EDB has supported thousands of exporters in establishing their presence in international markets through initiatives such as international trade exhibitions, trade delegation discussions, financial relief programs, and trade intelligence services.
As the EDB celebrates its 45th anniversary, it is implementing a series of innovative changes considering the government’s economic reform agenda and new global trends. The benefits of these changes are expected to extend to everyone in the export sector, including new exporters who aspire to join.
