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2 sourcesDec 15, 2025

Lanka launches second phase of GTEX programme to boost apparel exports

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), together with the International Trade Centre (ITC), Switzerland's State Secretariat for Ec

Hiru News - English•Dec 15, 2025
By Hiru News English
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Summary

Sri Lanka's apparel sector is a vital pillar of the national economy, contributing significantly to export earnings and employment. The Government of Sri Lanka has set a national target of achieving USD 8 billion in apparel exports by 2030.

Summarised from Hiru News - English

What this story is about

People
  • Matthias Knappe2
  • Olivier Praz2
  • Mangala Wijesinghe
  • Yohan Lawrence
  • Wijesinghe
  • Lawrence
Organisations
  • Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency2
  • State Secretariat for Economic Affairs2
  • Sri Lanka Export Development Board2
  • International Trade Centre (ITC
  • Joint Apparel Association Forum
  • International Trade Centre
  • Textiles & Clothing Unit
  • Government of
Places
  • Switzerland2
  • Sri Lanka2
  • Galle2
  • Galle Face Hotel.Sri Lanka
  • Galle Face Hotel
  • Sri Lanka.The
  • Colombo
Keywords
  • gtex2
  • beneficiary
  • onboarding
  • companies
  • programme
  • launches
  • welcomes
  • exports
  • second
  • boost

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  • GTEX Sri Lanka Welcomes New Beneficiary Companies at 2025 Onboarding Event - Colombo, Sri LankaAda Derana Biz·Dec 15, 2025
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