Thailand - Sri Lanka FTA to be inked in February 2024

The proposed Sri Lanka - Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) is planned to be signed on 03 February 2024, Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Bandula Gunawardena said during a Cabinet press conference.

The proposed Sri Lanka - Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) is planned to be signed on 03 February 2024, Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Bandula Gunawardena said during a Cabinet press conference.

Signing of the FTA will follow the completion of the multiple rounds of discussions by December 2023, according to the Gunawardena.

In concurrence with the agreements entered at rounds 06 and 07 of the said discussions, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to grant approval to the customs levy releasing programme of Sri Lanka.