Monday, December 1, 2008

Sri Lanka faces a daunting task in the midst of a global financial crisis - Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona

Colombo, 01 12 (Asiantribune.com): Despite the undoubted uncertainty in the financial sector, Sri Lankla Government is committed to pursuing its policy goals of achieving economic and social progress, with special emphasis on bridging regional disparities through rural livelihood and infrastructure development. Rural development remains a priority for the government. The major infrastructure development projects which are already underway, are clearly demonstrative of this commitment to ensure that the fruits of prosperity are shared equitably. The Budget proposals of 2009 that were recently submitted to Parliament, are ample evidence of this policy approach of the government, emphasized Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona.

In his keynote address recently at the Annual Report Awards presentation ceremony at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona, Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs further said. Full Text