SL exporters continue operations in the Western Province during lockdown 

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is currently facilitating to ensure that the operations of export industries remain uninterrupted during the 7-day curfew and lockdown in the Western Province. In a statement the EDB said exporters are required to take all safety precautions recommended by the health authorities to manage COVID-19 and need to assure implementation of safety measures according to laid down procedures. 

It said all non-Board of Investment exporters are advised to obtain a letter from the EDB with instructions on guidelines to be adhered to in carrying out export operations. 

“Letters issued by the Managing Director or an Authorized Officer of export companies to the employees, along with their National Identity Cards or Company Identity Cards and a copy of the EDB letter could be used as curfew passes to travel to workplaces in curfew areas,” the statement said.

This measure has been taken by the government considering the importance of continuing export operations and its contribution to the national economy, the EDB said.