A discussion on the challenges facing Sri Lanka’s export industry was held this morning (May 28) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.

The meeting brought together heads of institutions under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, as well as officials from the Ministry of Finance and Planning. The discussion centred on the government’s strategic approach to strengthening domestic production and transitioning towards an export-oriented economy. Particular attention was paid to formulating a long-term industrial development plan to address and overcome current challenges in the export sector.

Key areas of discussion included identifying the necessary steps to enhance the export sector and the presentation of 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 who participated in the discussion.

(President’s Media Division)

The Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing has announced a new program to provide housing assistance to low-income earners.

According to the Deputy Minister of Housing – T.B. Sarath, beneficiaries will receive financial assistance of up to Rs. 01 million under the new program.

He further stated that eligible recipients will be selected at the Grama Niladhari (GN) division level.

The Ministry of Public Security says that an investigation has been initiated to determine whether passports have been issued illegally in the recent past.

According to Minister Ananda Wijepala, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will conduct the investigation.

The decision follows a recent discovery of a forged passport created for the well known criminal Kelehelbandara Padme, who is currently residing overseas.

03 suspects, including an Assistant Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, have been arrested in connection with this incident.

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