The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has signed an agreement with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia) establishing a cooperation framework between the two bodies, EconomyNext reported.
The framework covers facilitating business-to-business connections and promoting trade and investment opportunities in both markets.
The agreement was signed during a business promotion mission to Jakarta, mounted to strengthen Sri Lanka–Indonesia commercial ties and explore openings for trade, investment and private sector collaboration.
What the delegation did
The Sri Lankan team took part in Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026, meeting potential business partners and examining Indonesia’s export capabilities.
The programme also included meetings with:
- The Indonesian Ministry of Trade
- The Indonesian Employers’ Association (APINDO)
- The Indonesian Food and Beverage Association (GAPMMI)
The delegation additionally attended Sri Lanka Connect 2026 in Jakarta, where it met Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Investment Promotion, Nurul Ichwan, to discuss investment opportunities and closer economic cooperation.
Who travelled
The mission was led by Sheamalee Wickramasingha, Chairman and Group Managing Director of CBL Group. The delegation comprised representatives of CBL Global Foods Limited, Silvermill Group, Antler Fabric Printers (Pvt) Ltd, Dinamore (Pvt) Ltd, Macksons Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce itself — a mix weighted towards food manufacturing, coconut-based products and textiles.
Not reported
The filing gives no value for existing Sri Lanka–Indonesia bilateral trade, no targets attached to the agreement, and no duration or review terms for the cooperation framework. It does not say whether any individual company deals were concluded on the mission. No other verified newsroom had filed on the signing at the time of writing.
