Srilanka, Jan. 29 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivered a strong message to Sri Lanka's private sector yesterday, urging them to step up and play their part in uplifting the national economy, rather than leaving the entire burden of transformation on the government.

Speaking to senior private sector representatives at the Sri Lanka Economic Summit last evening, Dissanayake stated that if change is expected from the government, the private sector must also embrace change to unlock the country's economic potential.

"The private sector has a big role to play in developing the economy. You expect this change from the government alone. It could come with a change in attitude. Community-wise, we need to see change.

"You are the en...