Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- A pre-budget discussion on the Banking, Finance and Insurance Sector was held at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by Labour Minister and Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando on Tuesday (16).

The discussions focused on the support that the banking sector can provide to the Government's programme, led by the President, to achieve the country's economic growth targets. Representatives also presented their views and proposals in this regard.

Special emphasis was placed on enhancing efficiency in the banking and financial sector through digitalisation, expanding programmes targeting small and medium-sized enterprises and introducing new insurance schemes.

The Labour Minister and Economi...