Economic Development

Economic Development, Reforms and Legislations

06 December 202206 December 2022Economic Development

Introduction The CBK vision for Economic Development included: An equitable and inclusive development of the Nation’s economy based on indigenous natural and human resources. To increase per capita income and GDP to reach mid country income levels, eliminating poverty...

Economic Development, Speeches

09 April 201209 April 2012Economic development and pluralism are keys to a strong democratic nation

Keynote address at the Conference on "Delivering Inclusive and Sustainable Development" Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi, India APRIL 9, 2012 Permit me first to extend a warm welcome to you all to this Conference on “Delivering Inclusive and Sustainable Development”,...

Economic Development, Speeches

09 December 201109 December 2011Corporate sector and NGOs must play crucial role in South Asia’s poverty alleviation

Opening address at the 'Be the Change' Seminar Colombo, Sri Lanka DECEMBER 9, 2011 I wish to add my warm welcome to all of you for being present with us today. I wish to make special mention of Professor Yunus,...

Economic Development, Speeches

12 February 200712 February 2007Bridging trust and building network of regional co-operation necessary for South Asian development

Rotary South Asia Goodwill Summit New Delhi, India FEBRUARY 12, 2007 Mr. Chairman, Your Excellency, Mr. Gujral and the dignitaries at the Head Table. Your Excellencies and distinguished friends, I wish to express my appreciation to His Excellency Shri I....

Economic Development, Speeches

12 November 200512 November 2005SAARC should lay foundation towards South Asian economic integration

Statement at the 13th SAARC Summit Dhaka, Bangladesh NOVEMBER 12, 2005 Madam Chairperson, Your Excellency Madam Khaleda Zia, Your Majesty, Your Excellencies the Heads of Government of South Asia, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure...

Economic Development, Speeches

16 May 200516 May 2005Comprehensive economic development strategy enunciates Sri Lanka’s vision

Inauguration of the Sri Lanka Development Forum Kandy, Sri Lanka MAY 16, 2005 Venerable Sir,Mr. Chairman, Minister of Finance,Hon. Prime Minister,Ministers,Excellencies,Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, I would first like to take this opportunity to welcome you all here especially the representatives...

Economic Development, Speeches

09 February 200509 February 2005Promotion of bilateral trade entity heralds new chapter in Pakistan-Sri Lanka relations’

Signing of MoU between Pakistan-Sri Lanka Business Forum and Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry Islamabad, Pakistan FEBRUARY 9, 2005 Hon. Ministers,Your Excellencies,distinguished participants,ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be present here today and to have the opportunity...

Economic Development, Speeches

08 February 200508 February 2005Breaking new ground in trade and commerce co-operation between Sri Lanka and Pakistan

State Banquet hosted by the President of Pakistan Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad, Pakistan FEBRUARY 8, 2005 Your Excellency General Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan,Your Excellency Shaukat Aziz, Prime Minister of Pakistan,Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen, Permit me to first express my most sincere gratitude...

Economic Development, Speeches

30 July 200430 July 2004Building trans-regional co-operation enhances progress and prosperity across individual economies

BIMST-EC Summit Bangkok, Thailand JULY 30, 2004 Mr. Chairman,Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen, This is a unique occasion. We, the seven Heads of Government from South and South East Asia meet at this Summit, manifesting our commitment to a regional group initiated...

Economic Development, Speeches

25 June 200425 June 2004Sri Lanka keen to emulate Singapore’s phenomenal success story

Banquet held in honour of the Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong President's House, Colombo, Sri Lanka JUNE 25, 2004 Your Excellency Goh Chok Tong, Prime Minister of Singapore,Honourable Ministers,Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my privilege to extend a warm...

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