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LNP – Vehicle import ban to continue for 6-7 months

The vehicle import ban, which has been in effect since March last year, is expected to continue for another six to seven months, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance SR Attygalle said.

He said it is impossible to give priority to import vehicles at this moment.

Sri Lanka banned vehicle imports since March 2020 to manage its foreign currency reserves.

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