BOI says all free trade zones functioning

The operation at all free trade zones and export companies under the Board of Investment (BOI) continues to function and is bouncing back to normal operations, with employees reporting for duty, despite certain setbacks that were faced in the country, the BOI said in a statement. 

“The BOI has been communicating with the law enforcement authorities to facilitate and ensure smooth transportation of all the workers to respective factories without any difficulty,” it added.   The BOI also said it is working hand in hand with Sri Lanka Customs and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, with respect to smooth import and export processes for the BOI enterprises. 

“In the face of the current circumstances, it is of utmost importance that we keep our valued foreign exchange earnings flowing into the country by providing the required assistance to our enterprises by all 
relevant agencies.

Therefore, the BOI wishes to thank all relevant stakeholders for the assistance provided thus far and look forward to continued cooperation of all concerned parties to ensure the smooth functioning of our enterprises,” the statement said.