In a statement to the parliament yesterday, the Minister said the GSP+ facility will be reinstated in June.

Joining in the debate on the Appropriation Bill in Parliament yesterday, Minister Samarawickrema said that the budget has given a good opportunity for innovations. He pointed out that with the signing of agreements during the middle of next year, Sri Lanka would be able to accrue many benefits.

Minister Malik Samarawickrema further said that proposals to strengthen the rural economy encouraging local investors are incorporated in the budget.