Reception PRODEXPO for Tea Industry
09th February, 2011
Tea Reception took place at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow. Representatives of Tea industry and Russian distributors took part at the event. The Ambassador Weeratunga broadly explained about the current situation of tea industry of Sri Lanka and interesting statistics about tea industry. “I know that Pure Ceylon tea is in demand. I call you to bring with pride the quality of the Ceylon tea in you products. I am sure, that in the future it will make big success for your business”, told the Ambassador to the audience.
Mr. Hasitha de Alwis, Director of Sri Lanka Tea Board addressed the public and noted that 3.2 mln budget will be allocated for Ceylon Tea promotion in the Russian Federation for this year. Mr. Manoj Peiris,Cheif Executive,International Tea Committe also addressed the audience.
Around 100 invitees were at the reception. They could taste not only Pure Ceylon Tea, sponsored by JAF TEA, but enjoyed Sri Lanka national food dinner.
Sri Lanka Tea Board Unit at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow is ready to give any assistance to the Tea Companies and distributors in Russia and CIS.
