President Ranil Wickremesinghe said by persisting a little longer on the current trajectory, an economically stable future could be achieved devoid of hardships.
Delivering a special statement a short while ago, President Wickremesinghe said some groups are spreading false information about the government’s reform agenda, but it’s important to stay committed to economic reforms.
He said the country’s economy is gradually recovering from the crisis, thanks to correct policies including the collective efforts of the people.
Outlining the government’s efforts to revive the country’s economy, President Wickremesinghe said these economic reforms will lead to decreased cost of living, improved standards of living, relief for the poor, and a culture of transparency.
President Wickremesinghe said strict financial controls and cost-saving measures have led to positive outcomes, including reduced inflation and increased remittances & today, the country is reaping the rewards with inflation which had skyrocketed to 70% down to 25.2%, lightening the burden for all.
Presenting the “National Transformation Road Map” to the country, President Wickremesinghe stressed that he will not allow anyone to drag the country back to the state it was a year ago & his goal was to transform Sri Lanka into a developed country by 2048.
President Wickremesinghe announced the introduction of the Lab Methodology for effective business proposal implementation. This new system will involve ministers, officials, subject matter experts, & private sector representatives collaborating to address obstacles & facilitate the smooth roll-out of investments & projects by actively engaging the private sector.
President Wickremesinghe expressed his commitment to regularly update the public on the nation’s progress & announced the unveiling of the National Reorganization Plan in the final quarter of the year.
