Sri Lanka Participates at “Foodex Saudi 2022” Exhibition
Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General in Jeddah in coordination with Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) took part in “Foodex Saudi 2022”, Saudi Arabia’s leading international food and drink trade exhibition which is held from 28th February – 03rd March 2022 in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Under the Sri Lanka Tea Board group stand M/S. Basilur Tea Exports (Pvt.) Limited and Sri Lanka Tea Board occupy the group stand. Several other Sri Lankan tea exporting companies were also among around 80 exhibitors who showcased their products at this event.
His Excellency P.M. Amza, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to KSA ceremonially opened the Sri Lanka pavilion at the “Foodex Saudi 2022” exhibition. Mr. T.F.M. Aaashiq, Acting Consul General in the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Jeddah and Mr. Sanjeewa Pattiwila, Minister (Commerce) of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh also participated at the opening ceremony. Mr. Kavinda Illeperuma, Tea Promotion Officer of the SLTB coordinated the event.
The organizers also facilitated business to business meetings among industry professionals. Several potential Saudi tea importers visited SLTB pavilion to inquire about importing Ceylon Tea.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Riyadh
01.03.2022