Attempt to recover money paid to Chinese manure ship failed: Agriculture Minister

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The attempt to recover the money amounting to US $ 6.9 million paid to the Chinese ship that delivered organic manure has failed, confessed Agriculture Minister, responding to a query in Parliament today (01).

Speaking to Parliament, the Agri Minister further noted that legal actions are being sought to recover the said money and the Attorney General has also been consulted in this regard.

A committee headed by the Ministerial Secretary has also been appointed to troubleshoot the crisis.

MIAP

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