Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Prices of imported powdered milk and wheat flour in the country will not be increased under any circumstances, the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development has announced.

The assurance was given when powdered milk importers and wheat flour companies met with the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, today (23).

The two parties held discussions regarding the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on supply and distribution networks, as well as maintaining a continuous supply.

During the meeting, the companies pledged that they would not raise prices, according to a statement issued by the Ministry.

Although rising f...