Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Chief Government Whip, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament on Saturday that the Government has set a target to increase its foreign exchange reserves to US$ 7 billion by the end of 2025, from a starting point of US$ 6.1 billion at the end of 2024.

That the country's debt-to-GDP ratio, which was around 114 percent at the peak of the economic crisis is set to reduce to 96% by the end of the current year (2025). He also said that steps have been taken to build the country's economy and provide all relief to the people.

The Minister said that the Government's proper maintenance of both public financial discipline and public financial management helped bring the country's economy to a st...