Korea has extended its support to North-and Sri Lanka for enhanced apparel industry training efforts. Speaking at the inauguration event of first ever branch of Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel (SLITA) under his Ministry in Mannar, Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry and Commerce of Sri Lanka said “Introduction of apparel training is one way that the government is trying to develop the region and also generate new employment here. Thanks to Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), our apparel training efforts have entered this region.” KOICA donated equipment to the value of US $ 20,000 that includes 13 JUKI sewing machines, industrial grade cutting machine and vacuum board, a bottle iron, furniture and computers.
