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‘Vision 2030’ presented to President
A comprehensive policy document titled ‘Vision 2030’, prepared by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, to guide Sri Lanka towards sustainable and inclusive development by 2030 was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (09) at the Presidential Secretariat.
This document outlines a strategic roadmap for Sri Lanka to achieve sustainable and inclusive development by the year 2030. ‘Vision 2030’ also analyses the economic trajectory Sri Lanka should follow over the next five years, detailing necessary policy changes across various sectors and their anticipated benefits to the economy.
Aiming for a 6.5% GDP growth rate, and inflation and unemployment rates below 5%, key goals include enhancing education, healthcare, agriculture, and digital infrastructure. Additionally, it calls for fostering public-private partnerships, implementing regulatory reforms, making substantial infrastructure investments, and ensuring climate change readiness.
Key figures from the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce attended the event, including Chairman Duminda Hulangamuwa, Vice Chairman Krishan Balendra, Deputy Vice Chairman Bingumal Thewarathanthri, Board Member Supun Weerasinghe, Secretary General / CEO Buwanekabahu Perera, Deputy Secretary General/Chief Operating Officer/Financial Controller Mrs. Alikie Perera, Sanjay Ariyawansa, and Manjula De Silva.
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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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The Matara Magistrate’s Court today [20], ordered that former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deshabandu Tennakoon be further remanded until April 03..
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced that the upcoming Local Authorities Poll will be held on Tuesday 06th May 2025
The acceptance of nominations for the poll concluded at 12.00 noon today (20).
Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka calls on PM
Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon further remanded until April 03.
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