Sri Lanka, May 28 -- A special discussion regarding the sudden closure of the 'NEXT' apparel factory located within the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Katunayake was held, with the intervention of Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe.

The management of the factory, trade union representatives, and officials from the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka participated in the discussion, which was held at the Labour Ministry premises.

Although the management and trade union representatives had previously held separate discussions with the Deputy Minister regarding the factory's closure, this was the first time both parties engaged in a discussion collectively.

The discussion focused on the decision to close down the factory without prior not...