Business
Jaffna Int’l Trade Fair 2024 opens
The Jaffna International Trade Fair 2024, a transformative annual event that has played a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and community development in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, is back with its 14th edition.
Organized by Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services (Pvt) Ltd (LECS) together with the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Yarlpanam (CCIY), the Jaffna International Trade Fair 2024 will take place from January 19th to 21st, 2024, under the theme “Your Gateway to the North.”
The announcement was made at during the JITF press conference at Ramada Colombo, on October 24, 2023, and was attended by representatives from both Sponsors, media organisations, as well as the organizers of the exhibition.
Since its inception in 2002, the Jaffna Trade Fair has evolved into a global platform that not only connects businesses but also brings about positive change in the lives of the people of Northern Sri Lanka. This transformation has been brought about through the tireless efforts of LECS and the CCIY, supported by international partners including investors from India, Canada, and Indonesia to name a few.
Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services (LECS) Chief Executive Officer Aasim Mukthar expressed: “We are excited to bring the Jaffna International Trade Fair 2024 to life. This event has consistently demonstrated its ability to uplift communities and provide valuable opportunities to individuals, SMEs, and entrepreneurs in the North of Sri Lanka. We believe that through initiatives like this, we can bridge the gap and ensure that all communities across the island are on par with the modernized Western Province.”