SL, SA to exchange construction know-how

Ishara Mudugamuwa

'The South African and Sri Lankan governments have agreed to exchange knowledge, technology and cooperation in the construction field,' Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa said after a discussion held with South African High Commissioner Geoffrey Quinton Doidge at the ministry premises recently.

According to the High Commissioner, a large number of South African investors are willing to invest in the construction field in Sri Lanka with the peaceful situation in the country and the availability of raw materials .

"South Africa has low cost wooden housing technology' he said.

'So they are ready to introduce these technologies to Sri Lanka. According to the High Commissioner, South African technicians are also keen to study Sri Lankan construction technology as Sri Lanka has very attractive construction methods.

"Many countries are willing to invest in Sri Lanka due to the prevailing peaceful situation. It is necessary to study the South African technology before introducing it to Sri Lanka, the minister said.