Cabinet sub-committees to discuss imports from China, Japan and Middle East

The Cabinet has given approval to appoint three Cabinet sub-committees to discuss alternative methods for importing essential food items, raw materials required for export-oriented industries and industrial 
goods.

During the Cabinet meeting held on January 3, the memorandum "Economy 2022 and the way forward" presented by the Minister of Finance was taken up for discussion. 

The Cabinet considered the need to identify alternative methods for importing essential food items, raw materials required for export-oriented industries and industrial goods.

It was decided to agree on the measures taken by the President to appoint the following Cabinet sub-committees to discuss with the countries importing the goods.

Peoples’ Republic of China

• Minister of Foreign Affairs – Chairman
• Minister of Trade
• Minister of Industries
• Minister of Plantation

Government of Japan

• Minister of Foreign Affairs – Chairman
• Minister of Health
• Minister of Mass Media
• Minister of Highways

Middle East Countries

• Minister of Foreign Affairs – Chairman
• Minister of Youth, Sports and Development Coordination and Supervision
• Minister of Justice