Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe, along with members of the Food Policy and Security Committee, convened for the second time yesterday (10) at the Presidential Secretariat.

During the discussion, the critical need for a robust data system to support policy decisions on ensuring food security was strongly emphasised, Trade, Commerce, Food Security, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said.

The primary objective of the committee is to implement measures ensuring a safe, healthy and sustainable food system for all citizens, in line with the government's food security policy, the Minister added.

"It was underscored that accurate data and information are crucial ...