Srilanka, July 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday emphasised the critical need to strengthen and digitalise the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to achieve Sri Lanka's strategic digital economy objectives by 2030.

The President made these remarks during a discussion held this afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat with Inland Revenue Department, Digital Economy Ministry and Finance Ministry representatives.

During the meeting, particular attention was paid to the ongoing operation and local procurement process of the IRD's existing Revenue Administration Management Information System (RAMIS). Discussions also focused on identifying current shortcomings within the RAMIS system and providing appropriate technological sol...