During the session, the minister said that the exporters are the most important part of the country.The Minister further said that all necessary measures will be taken to give maximum support. The minister also expressed his appreciation of the support rendered by all the officials.

Representatives from the government institution and the private sector were present at the forum and the 18 issues were taken up by State Minister of International Trade. The National Plant Quarantine Authority has agreed to provide plant quarantine certificates within five days with regard to import of coconuts for processing and re-export.

Further, the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) agreed to accept certificates from internationally accredited laboratories to test the raw materials required for exporting goods. The next exporters forum will be held in two months.