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Pharmaceutical chamber urges govt. to implement fair, transparent pricing mechanism
The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister-cum-Minister of Health Dr. Harini Amarasuriya for the implementation of a fair, transparent pricing mechanism that is sensitive to foreign exchange fluctuations and the streamlining of the state health sector institutions.
Such a mechanism would bring enormous benefits to the entire populace and will help to salvage the industry as well, the SLCPI said in a message to congratulate the new administration.
Full text of the SLCPI message: The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to the newly elected Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka upon obtaining the highest people’s mandate in the country. On the same note, we extend our best wishes to Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, the newly appointed Prime Minister who takes up the Ministry of Health among her many other ministerial portfolios.
The pharmaceutical industry is beleaguered by myriad problems carried forward during the tenure-ship of different political terms of governments. It is our fervent hope that the President, as a person who is constantly in touch with the masses and feels the pulse of the multitude, will recognize our industry as one of the lynchpins in providing solace to the people of our country. The implementation of a fair, transparent pricing mechanism that is sensitive to foreign exchange fluctuations and the streamlining of the state health sector institutions that directly interact with our industry, would bring enormous benefits to the entire populace and will help to salvage the industry as well.
The President’s much-repeated principle of getting the intelligentsia of the nation involved in planning future policies would help produce a thriving local pharmaceutical manufacturing industry that will work side by side with importers of high-quality pharmaceuticals in order to provide the people of our country with all their pharmaceuticals needs at affordable price. As such, we assure our steadfast support and complete cooperation in developing a pharmaceutical policy for the country in collaboration with the government Sector Health Administrators and other related fields of academia. We have no doubt that having a scholar of such repute as Dr. Harini Amarasuriya by the side of the President would make the President’s task much easier.
We reaffirm our commitment to the well-being of the people of our country at this hour of transition and as an industry will work tirelessly to fulfil the aspirations by constantly and cordially interacting with the President and the government appointed by them with such high expectations.
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi departed today (06) from Air Force Base Anuradhapura concluding his State visit to Sri Lanka. The Indian Premier embarked on a tour to Sri Lanka at the invitation from President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
This visit underscores the enduring relationship encapsulated by the theme “Friendship of Centuries, Commitment to a Prosperous Future,” further solidifying the bonds between India and Sri Lanka.
This marks Prime Minister Modi’s fourth visit to Sri Lanka, which has further enhanced the economic, cultural, and historical relations between the two nations, while also reinforcing their multifaceted partnership. This visit by the Indian Prime Minister reinforces Sri Lanka’s important role in India’s “Neighbourhood First Policy” and ‘MAHASAGAR’ vision concerning diplomatic relations.
This state visit is anticipated to yield significant results on various collaborative initiatives, fostering a path towards mutual growth and development. The citizens of Sri Lanka will soon be able to witness the fruitful outcomes of these partnerships, and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit will mark a significant milestone in the government’s pursuit of sustainable development focused on the needs of the people.
Accompanying Indian Prime Minister Modi were Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and a delegation of senior officials from the Indian government.
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President Dissanayake and Indian PM Modi jointly commission upgraded Maho-Omanthai railway line & Maho-Anuradhapura railway signalling system
The upgraded Maho–Omanthai railway line and the newly installed Maho–Anuradhapura railway signalling system were officially commissioned by Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President Anura Kumara Disanayake today (06)
The Prime Minister of India is currently visiting Sri Lanka at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake, reinforcing the longstanding bond encapsulated in the theme “Friendship of Centuries Commitment to a Prosperous Future” between the two nations.
Highlighting one of the key aspects of this visit, the two leaders participated in these inaugural ceremonies. The President and the Prime Minister of India jointly unveiled the commemorative plaque and commissioned the railway line and signalling system.
The upgraded Maho-Omanthai Railway Line project was carried out with funding through the Indian Credit Line, totalling an investment of US$ 91.27 million. The Maho–Anuradhapura railway signalling system, established as a result of President Disanayake’s recent visit to India, was funded by the Indian Government at a cost of USD 14.89 million.
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Prime Minister Modi and President Dissanayake pay homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, currently on a State visit to Sri Lanka, along with President Anura Kumara Disanayake paid homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura this morning (06) and received blessings.
Following his visit to the sacred site, Prime Minister Modi proceeded to the Udamaluwa, where he met with the Chief Incumbent of the Atamasthanadhipathi and Chief Sanghanayake of Nuwarakalaviya, Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Hemarathana Nayaka Thera, for a cordial discussion.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister shared that relics of the Buddha were discovered in excavations conducted in his home state of Gujarat during the 1960s. He further stated that he would discuss with the President of Sri Lanka the possibility of exhibiting these sacred relics in Sri Lanka.
Responding to a request made by the Atamasthanadhipathi to develop Bodh Gaya as a spiritual city, Prime Minister Modi assured that he would take the necessary steps after discussions with President Disanayake and work towards making it a reality.
The Maha Sangha, led by the Atamasthanadhipathi, chanted Seth Pirith and invoked blessings on the Indian Prime Minister.
The Indian Prime Minister also left a commemorative note in the special guest book at the site. In addition, he formally declared open the newly constructed ‘Makara Thorana’ within the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi premises.
The occasion was also attended by Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanweli Maha Seya Temple Ven. Ethalawetunawewe Gnanathilaka Thera and other Atamasthana Viharadhipathi Theras, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, North Central Province Governor Wasantha Jinadasa, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and others.
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Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi concludes State Visit to Sri Lanka
President Dissanayake and Indian PM Modi jointly commission upgraded Maho-Omanthai railway line & Maho-Anuradhapura railway signalling system
Prime Minister Modi and President Dissanayake pay homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
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