Minister Assures Four-Month Rice Surplus

Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe Assures Four-Month Rice Surplus in the Country

by Staff Writer 14-03-2026 | 8:47 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe says that the country currently has a four-month surplus of rice.

The Minister said that plans have been made to import essential goods in the required quantities to ensure a steady supply.

He also noted that steps have been taken to modernize 10 oil tanks in Trincomalee.