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Nov 13, 2024 | 
slguardian.org | Ranil Wickremesinghe
The primary issue facing Sri Lanka right now is the economy. In 2022, the economy completely collapsed, and as a result, we declared bankruptcy. The first step was to emerge from bankruptcy. Declaring bankruptcy alone was insufficient; the world had to acknowledge it. Countries around the world advised us to negotiate with the IMF. They also suggested we come to an agreement with the IMF and inform them. We had taken loans from 18 countries and issued sovereign bonds to private investors worldwide.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
slguardian.org | Ranil Wickremesinghe
After I became the eighth Executive President of Sri Lanka, I handed over the Easter Sunday Attack Commission reports to the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Harold Anthony Fernando, at his request. After that, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference had a number of clarifications, and those that were presented to me were forwarded to the Attorney General. They were also instructed to discuss all related matters with the Bishops’ Conference.
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May 21, 2024 | 
slguardian.org | Ranil Wickremesinghe
Following article based on the speech by the author as the President of Sri Lanka at the World WaterForum in Bali, Indonesia. At the outset let me thank the President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Joko Widodo for hosting the 10th World Water Forum in Bali. The theme ‘Water for shared prosperity’ focuses on collective responsibility in managing water resources, the life blood of all living beings and ecosystem services.
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May 14, 2024 | 
slguardian.org | Ranil Wickremesinghe
Today, the world is confronted with a significant threat posed by climate change. The unprecedented intensity of sunlight we’re experiencing is unlike anything we’ve encountered before. We find ourselves in a challenging situation that requires focused efforts to mitigate climate warming. Additionally, we’re grappling with a substantial water scarcity issue. It’s essential to approach these challenges in alignment with the teachings of Buddha.
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May 13, 2023 | 
sundayobserver.lk | Ranil Wickremesinghe
President Ranil Wickremesinghe pledged to modernise the education sector to create a young generation equipped with knowledge and nourished with abilities within the next 10 years. Pointing out that a Cabinet committee has already been appointed for the modernization of education; the President also stated that he will work on immediate reforms.
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Mar 14, 2023 | 
slguardian.org | Ranil Wickremesinghe
It was with great satisfaction and sincere hope that I welcomed the announcement made last Tuesday by the Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, that an IMF Executive Board meeting will be held on 20 March 2023 to consider and hopefully approve the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement we requested as part of our efforts to restore macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability.
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Feb 21, 2023 | 
dispatchist.com | Ranil Wickremesinghe
SriLanka latest news,Breaking news,Political news,print news,Today's headlines,Today's paper,news updates,opinion,sports,cricket,business,financial, lifestyles,Entertainment,Travel,Gossip,Expose,worldcup,Interview, Hardtalk,cartoon, features,video,medicine, health,jothishaya hits}} President extends invitation to SJB and JVP to meet IMF with proposals “If there are alternatives, they should be shared.“If there are alternatives, they should be shared.I’m ready to implement good proposals”...
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Feb 21, 2023 | 
dispatchist.com | Ranil Wickremesinghe
Leading News from Sri Lanka::* The current tax policy is a rescue operation – President Tue, Feb 21, 2023, 10:17 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.Feb 21, Colombo: President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the current tax policy in Sri Lanka is not a normal tax policy, rather a rescue operation.He warned that if this process is disrupted, Sri Lanka will not be able to join the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program and may lose the opportunity to do business with foreign countries.In...
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Feb 21, 2023 | 
dispatchist.com | Ranil Wickremesinghe
COLOMBO (AFP): Bankrupt Sri Lanka is set to postpone local elections due next month, according to a top official, prompting opposition protests on Tuesday that forced parliament to be adjourned.Sri Lanka’s top court is expected to make a ruling on Thursday but it is unclear whether the government would have the cash to proceed even if the judge orders the polls go ahead.Sri Lanka, home to around 22 million people, has seen more than a year of acute shortages of essentials along with...
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Feb 21, 2023 | 
dispatchist.com | Ranil Wickremesinghe
This is a major attack on the basic democratic right of working people to exercise their voting rights.Their only concern is that the discredited regime will not be able to contain the rising opposition of working people.In a clear sign of massive opposition among working people to the rapid deterioration of their living conditions, the trade unions have declared they will call a general strike from March 1, if the government does not heed their demands.The response of ruling classes around...
