The government said today it is optimistic of signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China before November 2013.

Investment Promotions Minster Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena speaking at a Board of Investment (BOI) press conference today said that the government expects to sign the agreement before the commencement of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in Colombo, in November this year.(Dilina Kulathunga)