Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Food security is a crucial factor affecting a country's stability, sovereignty and national security, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated adding in the face of the turbulent global environment prevailing today, the agriculture sector is facing significant challenges.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the National Youth Agripreneur Showcase and B2B connect Conference organised under the Smallholder Agribusiness Partnership Programme (SAPP), funded jointly by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Sri Lanka. The programme aims to empower rural youth to engage in agribusiness ventures.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister further stated:...