The global head of Unilever Paul Polman has visited Sri Lanka and approved the opening of a new factory in Kalatura in the Western district.
The $50 million plant was to be inaugurated by Mr Polman this week.
Unilever produces 95% of its products sold on the island and the new plant is likely to increase local manufacturing and support export of goods made in Sri Lanka.
While calls for a boycott of Sri Lanka are increasing, Unilever, who was named as one of the world's most ethical companies, is endorsing the government's genocidal activities against the Tamil people, by continuing investment in Sri Lanka.
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