Sri Lanka is determined to go ahead with nuclear power technology with Russian assistance to unwind from the continued power outages and spend quality lives and operate businesses unhindered.
The deficit in the merchandise trade account narrowed to US $410 million in January 2023, from $857 million recorded in January 2022 due to a larger decline in imports, compared to the decline in exports.
Sri Lanka is set to expedite the finalization of the proposed Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Bangladesh under the guidance of the International Trade Office.