Significant increase in trade between India and Sri Lanka

The trade between India and Sri Lanka has increased significantly countries following the implementation of Free Trade Agreement between the two countries, India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Ashok K. Kantha has revealed.

At a meeting with Sri Lankan media personnel, the High Commissioner has noted that Sri Lanka's exports to India have increased by 45 % during the first seven months of this year.
Reportedly Sri Lanka's exports to India have increased by 45% during the first seven months of 2010 and India's exports to Sri Lanka have also increased by 41%.
If the current trend continues, 2010 will be an all time high record in trade relations between the two countries, the High Commissioner has noted.