President Discusses Industrial Growth with Ministry Officials
President Discusses Industrial Growth with Ministry Officials
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| President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with officials at the presidential secretariat. |
The focus was on improving the efficiency, integration
and development of the manufacturing sector to address the challenges
associated with strengthening the national economy.
The main topics of discussion included government-led
primary investments and empowerment of small and medium-scale enterprises and
the challenges they face in terms of business credit, establishment of local
small-scale industries in investment zones, etc.
The President also instructed officials to promptly
release the lands allocated to the Ministry of Industries but not yet released,
resolve import restrictions affecting it to strengthen local industries, give
priority to local suppliers in construction industry procurement, and implement
tax exemptions to boost the gem and jewelry industry.
The meeting underscored the government’s commitment to
fostering entrepreneurship, investment, and industrial expansion as key drivers
of economic growth.
By U. H. G. S. Nandira

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