Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- A pre-Budget discussion with representatives of the Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Medicine, Ayurvedic and Cosmetics manufacturing sectors was held yesterday (18) morning at the Presidential Secretariat, under the Chairmanship of Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando.

During the discussion, Industry representatives expressed their full support for the Government's Economic development programme led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Challenges currently faced by the Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Medicines, Ayurvedic and Cosmetics manufacturing sectors were discussed in detail and several constructive proposals for the upcoming Budget were presented.

Minister Dr. A...