The Government of Sri Lanka has requested a credit facility from the Government of India for the importation of Urea Fertilizer of 65,000 MT in order to cater the immediate requirement of Urea fertilizer demand during the Yala cultivation season. In response to the request, Government of India agreed to offer a Dollar Credit Line amounting to USD 55 million for procurement of Urea Fertilizer from India.
This was made known via the Prime Minister's Media Division today (10).
While Secretary to the Finance Ministry Mr M. Siriwardena signed the agreement, the signing of the agreement was overseen by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister of Agriculture Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera and High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Gopal Baglay.
The Prime Minister has previously indicated that ensuring food security for the populace was his priority as the country is facing grave shortages of essential food items. This credit facility could help to ensure the availability of Urea for the upcoming Yala season.
Fertiliser crisis: India to provide $55 mn Credit Line for urea
10 Jun 2022
Fertiliser crisis: India to provide $55 mn Credit Line for urea
10 Jun 2022
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