India
and Sri Lanka will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in
the Development of SMEs in Handloom, Powerloom and Textiles on 9 September
2013, . The MoU will be signed by Mrs.
Zohra Chatterji, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and Mr.
Anura Siriwardena, Secretary, Ministry of Industry & Commerce, Government
of Sri Lanka.
Mrs
Zohra Chatterji is leading an official and business delegation to Sri Lanka
from 6-10 September for talks to enhance cooperation in the field of powerloom,
handloom and textiles. During her visit she would call on Hon. Basil Rajapaksa,
Minister of Economic Development and Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of
Industry & Commerce and have meetings with Dr. P. B. Jayasundera,
Secretary, Ministry of Finance & Planning and Mr Anura Siriwardena,
Secretary, Ministry of Industry & Commerce. She would also meet members of
Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF).
The
visit of Mrs Chatterji also coincides with the inauguration of “India
International Fabric Expo-2013” (IIFE-2013). This event is being organized by
Powerloom Development Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL) with the support of
the Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the High
Commission of India at Hotel Galadari from 8-10 September, 2013. The
inauguration ceremony on 9 September, 2013 will be graced by Hon. Basil
Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development and Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, H.E. Y.
K. Sinha, High Commissioner of India and other dignitaries from Indian & Sri
Lanka. 53 leading companies from India in the powerloom, handloom and textiles
sector are participating in the IIFE-2013. PDEXCIL is also organizing a fashion
show in the evening of 9 September, 2013 at Hotel Galadari.
