Discussion on Export Industry Challenges Under Presidential Patronage
- Emphasize a Long-Term Industrial Development Strategy to Surmount Export Barriers
A discussion regarding the challenges in Sri Lanka’s export industry took place this morning (28) at the Presidential Secretariat, led by President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
The meeting included heads of institutions from the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development and officials from the Ministry of Finance and Planning. The focus was on the government’s strategic approach to bolstering domestic production and transitioning to an export-oriented economy. Special attention was given to developing a long-term industrial development plan to tackle and overcome current challenges in the export sector.
Key discussion areas involved identifying steps needed to boost the export sector and presenting relevant proposals and plans to the President.
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti, Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Mahinda Siriwardana, Secretary to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Thilaka Jayasundara, and Senior Additional Secretary to the President Russell Aponsu were among the officials present at the discussion.
A meeting was held at the Presidential Secretariat in Sri Lanka, led by President Anura Kumara Disanayake, to address challenges in the export industry. Participants included officials from the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, and the Ministry of Finance and Planning. The focus was on developing a long-term industrial development strategy to strengthen domestic production and transition to an export-oriented economy. Discussions involved identifying steps to enhance the export sector and presenting proposals to the President. Key attendees included Minister Sunil Handunnetti and other high-ranking officials.
