China-SL to decide on relief plans

The Governments of China and Sri Lanka will commence discussions on what essential items should be obtained under the Chinese assistance scheme announced earlier.

Both governments have agreed to explore the possibility of using this facility to purchase essential items such as rice to Sri Lanka, a release issued by the Department of Information said yesterday. The Cabinet of Ministers on January 18 decided to begin discussions with the Government of China on what kind of items that could be purchased under this facility.

The Trade Ministry together with the Finance Ministry will identify the essential goods and services that should be prioritized at present and those goods and services will be obtained from China.