Second Coconut Triangle in Northern Province

The second Coconut Triangle would be launched in the Northern Province this year consisting of the areas of Jaffna, Mannar and Mulaitvu Districts in conjunction with World Coconut Day on September 2, Minister of Plantation Industries and Minister of Industries Dr. Ramesh Pathirana stated.

He expressed these views during a press conference themed ‘One Year of Progress’ held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC).

Additionally, according to Dr.Ramesh Pathirana, 290 million kg of tea is to be exported this year.

The Minister emphasized that Sri Lankan tea’s price per kilo on the international tea market is stable and that in order maintain it, Sri Lankan tea’s quality must be preserved.

Source: PMD