Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A memento presented to Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Treasury by OPA President Jayantha Gallehewa Sri Lanka was successfully navigating a challenging period due to the collective efforts of all stakeholders, particularly its citizens and the business community, observed Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Treasury addressing the OPA organised seminar on "Impact of the Budget on the National Economy Way Forward" recently in Colombo.

He stressed that the central objective of the 2026 Budget was to drive growth by focusing on short and medium-term policies while framing the foundation for future growth. The Budget, he noted, promotes several key strategies, including expert diversification, incl...