# Sri Lanka export and investment development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sri-lanka-export-and-investment-development > Updated: 2026-10-05T09:31:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Sri Lanka is implementing strategic frameworks to bolster its economy and increase exports. Under the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026–2030, the government aims to reach approximately US$36 billion in total exports by 2030 through market diversification and improved logistics. While the country is recovering from an economic crisis via IMF programs, investors face challenges such as regulatory unpredictability, bureaucracy, and difficulties with contract enforcement. To address these hurdles and attract foreign direct investment, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board is organizing the Sri Lanka Expo 2027 in Colombo. This event is intended to position the nation as a regional logistics hub and a competitive, export-driven economy. International interest is already forming around these initiatives, including a planned trade mission from the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency. This mission will target sectors such as digitalization, AI, fintech, and food technology to facilitate global business connections and R&D collaboration. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Sri Lanka Expo 2027 to drive export growth and international investment Sri Lanka is preparing for the Sri Lanka Expo 2027 to boost exports and logistics, with a Bulgarian trade mission organized to connect SMEs in tech and manufacturing with global markets. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sri-lanka-expo-2027-to-drive-export-growth-and-international-investment ### 2026-10-01: Sri Lanka targets US$36 billion in exports amid investment hurdles Sri Lanka aims to reach US$36 billion in exports by 2030 through a new national development plan, even as US assessments highlight ongoing regulatory and bureaucratic obstacles for foreign investors. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sri-lanka-targets-us36-billion-in-exports-amid-investment-hurdles --- Cite as: Sri Lanka export and investment development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sri-lanka-export-and-investment-development