Sri Lanka Achieves $9 Billion in Export Income in First Half of 2024

by Staff Writer 22-08-2024 | 7:44 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st); State Minister for Investment Promotion, Dilum Amunugama, announced that Sri Lanka has secured an export income of USD 9 billion in the first six months of this year.

He also highlighted that investment agreements totaling approximately USD 800 million have been signed during the same period.

The state minister further elaborated, that the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka currently facilitates 15 investment zones, with 1,575 companies operating within them, providing employment to over 500,000 people.

Under the government’s new investment program, seven additional investment zones are planned for areas including Mankulam, Paranthan, Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee, Iranawila, Hambantota, and Bingiriya.