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LNP – Cabinet approval to import salt to resolve shortage

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the import of up to 30,000 metric tons of non-iodized salt by the State Trading Corporation to address the ongoing salt shortage in the market.

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa confirmed that the approval was given to import the stocks before January 31, 2025.

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