Minister (Commercial) of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing attended the opening ceremony of the China International Jewellery Fair, held from 22 to 26 October 2026, and addressed the gathering, highlighting Sri Lanka's renowned gem and jewellery industry and the business opportunities available for international partnerships. In her address, she invited Chinese gem and jewellery industry representatives to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027, scheduled to be held from 14–17 January 2027 in Colombo, and explore potential trade, investment and business collaborations with Sri Lankan counterparts.
Three Sri Lankan gem companies also participated in the fair, showcasing Sri Lanka's gemstones and jewellery products to the Chinese market. The participating companies expressed their interest in securing a dedicated Sri Lanka National Pavilion at the next edition of the China International Jewellery Fair to provide greater visibility and promote Sri Lanka as a leading destination for quality gemstones and jewellery.
The China Gem and Jewellery Association has already taken the initiative to lead and coordinate a delegation of Chinese industry representatives to participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2027, marking a positive step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation in the gem and jewellery sector.
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing, China
11 November 2026
