The government has announced its decision to extend the period for rice importation until January 10, 2025, with the final agreement expected to be confirmed at the Cabinet meeting scheduled for Monday (Dec. 23).
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated yesterday (Dec. 19) that measures would be taken to extend the rice import period as necessary. Accordingly, a Gazette notification formalizing the extension will be issued on December 24, 2024.
The current authorization for rice imports is set to expire at midnight today (20).
