Minister of Telecommunication and Information Technology Ranjith Siyambalapitiya at a media briefing held at the Matara District Secretary's Office on Monday (09), said that these two venues were selected on the instructions of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, .

Minister Siyambalapitiya said the intention of the government is to provide maximum benefits for the People of Matara through infrastructure development that will be carried out parallel to the exhibition.

Minster of Agriculture Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Investment Promotion Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena, Youth Affairs and Skills Development Minister Dullas Alahapperuma and Postal Services Deputy Minister Sanath Jayasruiya were among those present at the occasion. (KH/SI)