Srilanka, March 6 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that structural reforms will be implemented within Sri Lanka Customs to establish an institutional framework that aligns with contemporary needs.

The President made these remarks during a discussion held with the senior officials of Sri Lanka Customs today (05) at the Presidential Secretariat concerning the Budget-2025 and the institutional restructuring.

The discussion also addressed critical issues such as inefficiencies, fraud, corruption and public dissatisfaction with the current functioning of the Customs Department.

In response to these challenges, President Dissanayake emphasized the adoption of new technologies aimed at accelerating departmental operations and enh...