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Let’s eliminate adverse effects of the past and not bequeath them to the future generations” – Prime Minister
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in his New Year Message 2024 called upon all Sri Lankans to work together with dedication for a prosperous future in a disciplined and democratic society and help eliminate adverse effects of the past and not bequeath them to the future generations.
The Prime Ministers New Year message:
Wishing all of you a prosperous and happy new year 2024.
The necessary measures have been taken in this year’s budget to launch the government’s procedure to create a country with new hopes.
In line with the last year, let us all work together with dedication for a prosperous future in a disciplined and democratic society by helping to implement the challenging program of creating a new era in all economic, political, social and cultural fields.
In this new year, I recollect with gratitude the challenging work done by our farmers in the face of the food and economic crisis faced by the country last year.
We are determined to move the country towards a productive economy by empowering the new generation through innovative concepts with an entrepreneurial mindset.
The recent past has led us to think a lot. Those diseases, disasters, economic and social crises are the ones we have not experienced in recent history. Let’s step into a new year enriched with new concepts in order to eliminate these adverse effects and not to bequeath them to the next generation.
Dinesh Gunawardena
Prime Minister
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
The Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri LankaDewi Gustina Tobing, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and education, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to fostering diplomatic and economic ties for mutual benefit.
A key area of focus was expanding tourism exchanges, including religious tourism, which holds significant potential for growth.
The two delegations also explored opportunities in trade, particularly the importation of palm oil and the introduction of organic liquid fertilizers to support Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector.
Collaboration in the IT industry was highlighted as another promising area of partnership, alongside discussions on integrating electric vehicles into Sri Lanka’s public transport system.
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mrs. Sagarika Boghawatta, included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Indonesian delegation was represented by Deputy Ambassador . Fiki Oktanioand Minister Counsellor Mrs. Lailal K. Yuniarti.
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