FAO to assist in fostering dialogue on Geographical Indications

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The UN Food and Agricultural Organization will provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Primary Industries to fill the knowledge gap and build a dialogue on Geographical Indications (GI) in Sri Lanka.

FAO Project Coordinator Stephane Passeri met with Minister Daya Gamage and officials of the Department of Export Agriculture at the ministry today (22) to discuss the assistance.

The dialogue, with private sector stakeholders in agricultural product export and officials, will focus on the potential access of Sri Lankan products to the international market with a GI.

The partner agencies will review the process of obtaining GI registration and protection and draft a roadmap seeking facilitation and resource mobilisation for select Sri Lankan products locally and internationally.

FAO Project Coordinator Passeri will hold a two-day workshop in this regard starting on 24 May at the Ministry of Primary Industries.