President emphasises the need at 2027 pre-Budget discussion of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development

President emphasises the need at 2027 pre-Budget discussion of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development
The “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Presidential Task Force met yesterday afternoon (13) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya.
More than 100 revenue-generating development projects worth Rs. 2.5 billion are scheduled to commence today (14) across local government institutions islandwide under the “Punarudaya Purawara” National Programme.
The newly constructed Kegalle Depot Complex, developed as part of the island-wide development programme to strengthen Sri Lanka’s public transport sector, was officially opened to the public yesterday (13).
The examination paper set scheduled for tomorrow (14) has not been leaked at any time, Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari Liyanage said.
A discussion with representatives of the Catholic Church was held at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (13), co-chaired by Minister of Science and Technology Mr. Chrishantha Abeysena and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
I would like to briefly present our views on the matters raised here, as well as the reasons that have shaped our approach to this process.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the need to modernize Sri Lanka’s education and assessment systems to move beyond an examination-centred model and promote skills, creativity, experiential learning and holistic development.
A delegation led by Inoue Naoki, President of the Sri Lanka–Japan Friendship Association, met with Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (12).
A meeting between the members of the “Clean Sri Lanka” Presidential Task Force, chaired by Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (12).
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka’s doors are always open to transparent, long-term investments, and that the Government will provide maximum support for responsible investments that uphold human rights and protect the environment.


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