The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal tabled by the Minister of Trade to take steps to import 6,000 metric tons of rice immediately.
It was noted that the quantity of rice will be imported from Pakistan, following the provisions under the Pakistan – Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement.
The Cabinet views this as a solution to the prevailing issue of a rice shortage in the market.
6,000 metric tons of rice to be imported from Pakistan
18 Aug 2021
6,000 metric tons of rice to be imported from Pakistan
18 Aug 2021