Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Brazil, C.A. Chaminda I. Colonne, recently held a discussion with the President of Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce (CBA) Reginaldo Lante, to strengthen Sri Lanka´s relations and cooperation in the field of economic & trade, investment and tourism with Brazil and the wider Latin American region.
Ambassador Chaminda Colonne emphasized the importance of exploring new avenues to expand and diversify bilateral economic engagement, noting that despite over six decades of diplomatic relations, the level of bilateral trade remains relatively low, 150 million US$ with Brazil.
President Lante of Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce (CBA) elaborated on the CBA´s mandate, role in promoting trade and investment between Brazil and Asian countries. While highly appreciating the initiatives and views presented by the Ambassador, President Lante conveyed his fullest commitment to consolidate his Chamber´s ties with Sri Lanka for mutual benefit.
Both identified several potential areas for collaboration, including joint ventures and partnerships in agriculture, information technology, machinery, logistics, and value-added manufacturing.
The invitation extended by Ambassador Chaminda Colonne, to lead a Brazilian business delegation for upcoming Sri Lanka Expo 2026 in June, was warmly accepted by the President Lante of CBA.
Both also discussed ways to increase the visibility of Sri Lankan products in the Brazilian market, including value-added exports such as Ceylon cinnamon, gems and jewellery, and wellness-related products, as well as opportunities to promote tourism and people-to-people exchanges as well as need to enhance sea route connectivity between Sri Lanka and Latin America to facilitate smoother trade flows.
Minister Counsellor (Commercial), Chathurika Perera of the Embassy of Sri Lanka joined the meeting.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Brazil
07 January 2026
