Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that Sri Lanka is on course to restore its economy to the level it was in 2019, prior to the financial crisis, by next year.

The President made this statement while addressing members of the Sri Lankan community in the United States during his visit to New York for the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

He noted that although Sri Lanka declared bankruptcy in 2022, the country has since made rapid progress in overcoming the crisis.

President Dissanayake also underscored the role of Sri Lankans living abroad, highlighting their financial and moral support during the 2024 presidential and 2025 general elections. He further said that their cont...