26-May-2025
The Economic Times
China and Sri Lanka are discussing a free trade agreement. A Chinese delegation will attend a trade and investment forum in Colombo. They will explore strengthening economic cooperation. Memoranda of understanding are expected to be signed.
28-Apr-2025
Fibre2Fashion
As a Sri Lankan delegation met US trade representative Jamieson Greer in Washington D.C. to discuss reciprocal tariffs, both sides agreed to continue discussions aimed at finalising a bilateral trade agreement.
16-Apr-2025
Economic Times
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan revealed that Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong are interested in joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which currently has 15 members after India withdrew due to concerns over its trade imbalance with China.
17-Dec-2024
The Times of India
Both leaders agreed that it is now opportune to further enhance the trade partnership by committing to continue discussions on the Economic & Technological Cooperation Agreement.
28-Nov-2024
Enterprise Singapore