SRI LANKA, Feb. 17 -- The National Export Strategy (NES) is progressing in the right direction. It has six focused areas and is expected to provide the impetus for the export drive supporting economic growth, Chairperson of the Export Development Board (EDB), Indira Malwatte said.
Development and promotional programs carried out by the EDB, including programs implemented under the NES with stakeholders and the commitment of exporters, resulted in the highest ever export revenue from merchandise and services exports, she said in an interview with Business Observer.
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Q. What progress has been made since the launch of the National Export Strategy?
A. The Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade and the EDB spearh...