Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe said that the commencement of entering into the export market of steel, is considered a beginning of a long lasting journey in the export industry.

He made this statement while participating in a ceremony to export steel to the Canadian construction market under the Melwa brand. He added that entering the steel export sector is a victory for Sri Lanka and a unique opportunity in the export sector.

According to him Melwa has taken steps to export locally manufactured steel to the Canadian market continuously on a monthly basis. By exporting a large supply of steel wire from Sri Lanka to the Canadian construction market, Melwa has been able to elevate its bran...