Sunil Handuneththi

Minister of Industry & Entrepreneurship Development Sri Lanka

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

I need to clarify that the statements attributed to me in recent posts are entirely false. They are fabricated and do not represent my views or anything I have said. Please be cautious and verify information before sharing.

#FakeNews

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

Sri Lanka Economic Update 2025

New data shows a robust 5.0% GDP growth, reaching Rs. 13,129 Billion. Key sectors are driving this recovery, with Industry growing at 7.8% and Services at 3.3%.

Top Growth Sectors: ⛏️ Mining & Quarrying: 16.9% 🛡️ Insurance: 14.6% 💻 IT: 12.8%

[Anura Kumara Dissanayake @anuradisanayake]

No civilian should die in wars. Our approach is that every life is as precious as our own. We jealously guard our non-aligned policy while ensuring that humanitarian values and the saving of lives remain our top priority.

What the world urgently needs today is peace. There is a real risk of a severe global economic crisis, and entire societies are facing serious and complex challenges.

We call upon all parties to demonstrate a firm commitment to peace. As a state, Sri Lanka stands ready to support every step toward ending hostilities. All our actions are aimed at saving lives and ensuring that humanity prevails.

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

📅 Deadline: April 30, 2026
📄 EOI: https://t.co/3MvCVvpnTu
📞 Contact: [phone] / [email protected]

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

Sri Lanka invites global investors for a 30-year DBFOMT partnership at Kahatagaha Graphite Lanka Ltd.

Shift from raw exports to high-value Graphene & Battery components.

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

Cabinet approval granted!

We’re partnering the @SrilankaEDB with Germany’s Import Promotion Desk (IPD) to bridge the gap between SL products and the European market.

#LKA #SriLankaExports #GermanyTrade #SME #GlobalMarket #SunilHandunnetti https://t.co/jn1brsSbt3

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

Sri Lanka’s Export Sector surges in early 2026!

With a robust 13.71% growth compared to last year, total export revenue has hit $1,532.6 Million in January.

🔹 Merchandise: $1,165.02M (+10.66%) 🔹 Services: $367.55M (+24.59%)

#SLExports #EconomicGrowth #EDB #GlobalTrade

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

Joined Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath & Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe for a crucial planning session on #Expo2026 yesterday (18th) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Returning after 14 years, this expo is a joint pillar for our 10% export growth target.

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

A new voice for Sri Lankan Industry! 🇱🇰

Today (18th), we officially launched "Rebuild Industries," a dedicated newspaper and e-paper produced in partnership with Lake House (ANCL).

#RebuildIndustries #MinistryOfIndustries #SriLankanBusinesses #SunilHandunnetti #LKA

[India in Sri Lanka @IndiainSL]

Gujarat Governor Shri @ADevvrat and Deputy CM Shri @sanghaviharsh met Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry & Entrepreneurship Development @SunilHandun_LKA.

Discussed collaboration through connecting industries of Gujarat & Sri Lanka for exploring opportunities in investment & industrial development in 🇱🇰.

🇱🇰 delegation was warmly invited to Gujarat, including to Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2027.

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

@JapanEmb_SL
@MFA_SriLanka
@METI_JPN

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

A landmark day for 🇱🇰-🇯🇵 relations. Hosted the 'Industrial Investment Dialogue' yesterday—the first of its kind in a decade. Honored to welcome H.E. Akio Isomata & delegates from Mitsubishi, Itochu & Mitsui. Japan’s renewed interest in our IT, Energy & Agri sectors is a huge win.

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

✨ Laksala in Negombo

Opened the 14th Laksala showroom in Negombo—connecting our rural artisans directly to global markets and strengthening Sri Lanka’s cultural brand.

Empowering local industries. Reviving the economy.

#Laksala #Negombo #SriLankanCrafts #SriLanka 🇱🇰

[Chathuranga Abey @Chathurangaab]

Sri Lanka launched its global outreach Expo 2026 last week.

A landmark national export exhibition will be held in June 2026, bringing 1,300 international buyers and investors to Sri Lanka, opening unprecedented opportunities for our exporters and entrepreneurs.

At the same time, an official announcement was made granting duty-free access for Sri Lankan apparel exports to the UK, strengthening one of our most important export sectors.

This is also the first year the government has extended LKR 96 billion in concessionary loans to support Sri Lankan entrepreneurs, a decisive step to unlock private sector growth.

Against this backdrop, Sri Lanka has achieved a notable turnaround in exports in 2025.
By November 2025, exports reached USD 15.8 billion.

What stands out is:

Over 20% growth in agricultural exports

More than 20% growth in our targeted markets — Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe

Looking ahead, 2026 marks the rollout of Sri Lanka’s Export Strategic Plan, while the EDCM initiative launched in early 2025 continues to gather strong momentum.

If you are an entrepreneur local or global, this is the moment to integrate into global value chains from Sri Lanka

Let us work together to make Sri Lanka a USD 36 billion export economy by 2030.

We will move forward with data driven decisions. #Srilanka #exports #CA

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

The National Industry Information System (NIIS) is now live!

Register your industry today and be part of Sri Lanka’s national digital industry database.
Contribute to data-driven policymaking and industrial growth.

👉 Scan the QR code or visit https://t.co/Yo6vPP1CS0

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

A New Industrial Era — Powered by Data.

From November 6th onwards, Sri Lanka embarks on a transformative journey with the launch of the National Industry Information System (NIIS) — a unified digital platform to strengthen data-driven industrial growth across the nation.

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

From Jan–Sept 2025, exports reached USD 12.98 billion, marking a strong 12.33% growth in September compared to last year — a clear sign of our nation’s growing global trade strength. 🇱🇰📈

#SriLanka #Exports #TradeGrowth

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

Jointly executed by the Ministry of Industries & Enterprise Development and the National Productivity Secretariat—aims to:

✅ Boost national productivity to 52%
✅ Empower youth with entrepreneurship training ✅ Drive innovation through technology & continuous monitoring

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

The National Program for Developing 1000 Young Entrepreneurs (4I Project) successfully launched

Yesterday, I presided over the inauguration at Waters Edge, marking the start of a transformative journey built on Integration, Innovation, Implementation & Improvement.

[Sunil Handuneththi @SunilHandun_LKA]

IMF Commends Ministry's Transparency

8th of October, the Ministry of Industries & Entrepreneurship Development met with IMF representatives to discuss 2030 goals.

Attendees included IMF Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou, Resident Representative Martha Woldemichael and others.