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Colombo (News 1st); The outgoing South African High Commissioner in Colombo Robina P. Marks noted the Government of South Africa was keen to obtain assistance from Sri Lankan craftsmen to develop the Jewellery Industry in South Africa.
She made this remark during her meeting with Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Foreign Ministry on 04th December 2020.
Foreign Minister Gunawardena sought the South African expertise in the canning industry for the food and vegetable industry in Sri Lanka as around 40% of the harvest is wasted in the country due to technology gaps in this field.
It was also discussed on further expanding tea exports to the African continent through the South African distribution network.