Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof as the President's Special Envoy for Foreign Investment.

The appointment has been made in accordance with the powers vested in the President under Article 41(1) of the Constitution. It recognises Yusoof's experience in global investment partnerships and his long-term contribution to the development of Sri Lanka's private sector, as well as his ability to assist in the Government's economic revival programme.

Accordingly, his responsibilities include facilitating high-level engagement with international investors and strategic partners, strengthening investor confidence and supporting the Government's efforts to attract Foreign Di...