A total of 9500 metric tonnes of rice had been imported to the country as at 12pm today (17), according to Sri Lanka Customs.
Some 3300 metric tonnes of the imported rice is Kekulu rice while 6200 metric tonnes is Nadu rice.
The time period given to import rice will expire at 12 midnight on December 20.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
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