Will export energy to BIMSTEC countries: Foreign Minister

18 December 2024 08:08 pm Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 2 Bookmark

A A A

By Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera

Parliament, December 18 (Daily Mirror)- Claiming that no agreement which betrays the country was signed with India, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said today the agreement on power grid connectivity aims to export excessive energy generated in Sri Lanka.

The Minister told Parliament that the NPP had stated that Sri Lanka will generate energy and export excess energy to BIMSTEC countries.

Responding to a question raised by SJB MP Nalin Bandara, the Minister said the plan to export energy is an economic advantage to the country.

"We did not sign any agreement which betrays the country. In the joint statement issued with India, it is clearly stated that Sri Lanka has only agreed to continue the discussions on various energy projects," he said.

Comments - 2

Citizen Wednesday, 18 December 2024 08:28 PM

Developing an infrastructure for Sri Lanka to generate and export energy to BIMSTEC countries would require an investment of billions of dollars like Europe, USA.. Hon. Minister, people kindly request you to pay attention first to reduce the price of coconuts, then other essential goods. People are exhausted by your unrealistic stream of lofty promises.

4 9

Ghaus Wednesday, 18 December 2024 08:49 PM

It would be a good move if we could export energy to India and get paid in dollars. As India is a fast-growing economy in the world we should aim to get all the economic benefits which are essential for our country.

1 5

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.