Modern industrial zone in Kalutara with collaboration of Thai firm

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IN-3 Necessary plans have been already made to form a grand scale industrial factory zone joining Bandaragama, Millaniya and Millawa of Kalutara district says the State Minister of International Trade Sujeewa Senasinghe.

This industrial zone is commenced with the collaboration of Rojana Company which owns seven of the biggest industrial zones of Thailand. This project has been realised and brought to Sri Lanka with the personal intervention of State Minister Senasinghe.

Rojana is a grand scale cooperation which relies on Buddhist principles for better trade; and they have taken a particular liking for the Buddhist environment which Sri Lanka provides and established their trade accordingly. Rojana wishes to form around 200 mega factories in this zone. Senasinghe further stated that they wish to bring their factories from Thailand; Vietnam as well. Rojana is a leading name in electronic appliances and automotive sectors.

The geographical position of Sri Lanka and free trade agreements formed between Sri Lanka and other countries attract investments to the country.

State Minister Senasinghe further stated that a leading company like Rojana’s interest in investing in Sri Lanka is a great achievement. He also said with the commencement of industrial zones, it would provide the opportunity to make high tech, high end products right here in Sri Lanka. He said that he is personally intervening to get the necessary infrastructure and approvals to bring this industrial factory zone to Sri Lanka. He stated he is taking the necessary steps to fast track the establishment of these industrial zones; it is being done by keeping in contact with BOI Sri Lanka, Central Environment Authority, Electricity, Water, Provincial Governing bodies and other relevant institutes.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been informed about this project and he has commended this project and promised to give his fullest cooperation to make this a success. All the members of the Government have realised the economic benefits of this project and given their fullest support, says Senasinghe.

The mission of the Government is to increase the export revenue and also provide high paying jobs to the youth of the country by 2020, therefore such projects are hugely beneficial and time appropriate. Investment friendly environment currently in the country is the reason for such companies to come to Sri Lanka, the State Minister further stated.