UN delegation welcomes measure taken by President to resolve economic crisis

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United Nations visiting Assistant Secretary General Kanni Wignaraja has appreciated the efforts taken by President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his Government in resolving the economic crisis in the country. Wignaraja reiterated the UN’s financial and technical support for Sri Lanka during this recovery period, a statement from the President’s Media Office said.

This was revealed at the meeting held between the President and the delegation headed by UN Assistant Secretary General at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday.

The discussions focused on the economic reforms, with the delegation recognising that these difficult decisions would have to be taken in order to ensure long-term recovery and growth in the country.

The President also briefed the visiting delegation on the political reforms in the country, including the establishment of the Constitutional Council in Parliament and the ongoing discussions with the other political parties, regarding a resolution to the ethnic issues in Sri Lanka. The delegation welcomed the steps taken by the Government.

President Chief of Staff and National Security Senior Adviser Sagala Ratnayake, and International Affairs Director Dinouk Colombage were also present at the meeting.

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