In the wake of Sri Lanka’s dwindling exports due to Covid-19 crisis the Export Development Board has called on all exporters resume their businesses although have been facing challenging times for the past two months.
The EDB requests that now more than ever, the time has come for them to prepare businesses to stay up and running.
Sri Lanka will emerge stronger than ever and continue focusing on the r main goal - recommencing exports, restoring them to their former level and increasing them.
Once again, a new trial stands before Sri Lankans It is time to show the strength and resilience as a country and let the world know that for businesses, people and the nation, nothing is impossible.
The Government has done their part by enforcing the safety measures necessary to work towards eradicating the COVID-19 virus on the island, and as a result the country will overcome this crisis.
It requires that as a country it is imperative to place emphasis on generating foreign exchange earnings, without which te country’s economy cannot be sustained.
It is of utmost importance, therefore, that all exporters will commence operations after the New Year holidays. Factories will be permitted to operate outside the red zones and everyone must come together to fulfil their responsibility as Sri Lankans, EDB urged.
The EDB is assured that, given sufficient time, the world will recover and as for the nation, exporters are survivors.
Sri Lanka will come out of this crisis with the help of exporters who must now collaboratively start their businesses and help Sri Lanka in the country’s time of need.
It is time for exports to come together and go forth into the world in search of new markets, new customers whilst strengthening our existing relationships and continuing to provide quality exports.
EDB stressed that it is mandatory for all exporters to comply with the health regulations issued by the Ministry of Health in this regard and all factories will be inspected by the PHI of the respective area before they commence business.
(LI)