Will boost enormous goodwill between US and Lanka: Jaliya

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“This vital announcement comes at a time when Sri Lanka and the US have embarked on a journey to further consolidate our multifaceted relationship,” Sri Lanka’s Ambassador in the US Jaliya Wickramasuriya said, adding that US imports from Sri Lanka in the first three months of 2012 have risen by 30%.

He thanked the US officials for their understanding and cooperation, particularly the officials of the office of USTR. Similarly, he acknowledged the contribution made by relevant line Ministries in Sri Lanka including the Ministry of Labour, Industry and Commerce and External Affairs, Department of Commerce and the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka

Ambassador Wickramasuriya further stated that this welcome news would generate enormous goodwill between the two countries and create new opportunities for trade and investment especially for US companies in Sri Lanka.

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