කෝමේ රනිල් මේවා අවුරුදු ගානකට කලින් කරන්න ගියහම නටපු රිලව් දැන්. උන්ගේ නැට්ට උන්ම කපාගෙනද ? 
දැන් ඉතින් රනිල් කියන විදියටම මෝඩ මාලිමා ජෙප්පෝ මේකත් අඬ අඬ කරයි
As global trade dynamics shift in the wake of new US tariffs, India and Sri Lanka have a golden opportunity to deepen their bilateral economic ties — potentially revitalising stalled negotiations for a broader trade pact. Krishan Balendra, Chairperson and CEO of John Keells Holdings, believes the evolving scenario could act as a catalyst for an expanded agreement beyond the existing Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Balendra said the current uncertain environment could be the ideal moment to revive discussions around an Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA), leveraging the strong foundation built by the Indo-Lanka FTA, which has been in force since 2000 and has driven bilateral trade beyond $6 billion.
Interview video: https://www.cnbctv18.com/economy/india-sri-lanka-trade-us-tariffs-narendra-modi-19585979.htm
Ranil calls for urgent finalisation of ECTA with India
Saturday, 5 April 2025 01:25 - - 178
[*]Stresses need to activate FTAs, fast-track RCEP bid
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday underscored the urgency of finalising the proposed Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ECTA) between Sri Lanka and India, especially in light of the US reciprocal tariffs imposed on Sri Lanka.
Speaking to Indian media, he stressed the need to operationalise the existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Singapore and Thailand.
Wickremesinghe also insisted on pursuing membership in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
- https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Ranil-calls-for-urgent-finalisation-of-ECTA-with-India/44-775217
දැන් ඉතින් රනිල් කියන විදියටම මෝඩ මාලිමා ජෙප්පෝ මේකත් අඬ අඬ කරයි
As global trade dynamics shift in the wake of new US tariffs, India and Sri Lanka have a golden opportunity to deepen their bilateral economic ties — potentially revitalising stalled negotiations for a broader trade pact. Krishan Balendra, Chairperson and CEO of John Keells Holdings, believes the evolving scenario could act as a catalyst for an expanded agreement beyond the existing Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Balendra said the current uncertain environment could be the ideal moment to revive discussions around an Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA), leveraging the strong foundation built by the Indo-Lanka FTA, which has been in force since 2000 and has driven bilateral trade beyond $6 billion.
Interview video: https://www.cnbctv18.com/economy/india-sri-lanka-trade-us-tariffs-narendra-modi-19585979.htm
Ranil calls for urgent finalisation of ECTA with India
Saturday, 5 April 2025 01:25 - - 178
[*]Stresses need to activate FTAs, fast-track RCEP bid
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday underscored the urgency of finalising the proposed Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ECTA) between Sri Lanka and India, especially in light of the US reciprocal tariffs imposed on Sri Lanka.
Speaking to Indian media, he stressed the need to operationalise the existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Singapore and Thailand.
Wickremesinghe also insisted on pursuing membership in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
- https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Ranil-calls-for-urgent-finalisation-of-ECTA-with-India/44-775217
