Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- Sri Lanka's export fraternity must intensify efforts to diversify its markets and product basket as President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the industries and officials to work towards achieving an ambitious export revenue target of US $ 36 billion by 2030.

With 2024 ending on a high note, recording the highest-ever export revenue of US $ 16.1 billion, plans are in motion to increase this figure to US $ 18.2 billion in 2025. The 2024 export earnings reflect a 7.06 percent growth compared to 2023. The previous record was set in 2018, when the export revenue, including merchandise and services, reached US $ 15.72 billion.

The 2030 target is outlined under the new government's policy 'A Thriving Nation - A Bea...