Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- The Sri Lanka Administrative Services Association (SLASA) has extended its congratulations to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the presentation of this year's budget. In a letter signed by SLASA Secretary Kalinda Jayaweera Fernando, the association praised the budget for its development-oriented approach and its strategic focus on strengthening state revenue within the country's limited financial space.

The letter further affirms SLASA's commitment to supporting the government in achieving a stable public financial system. It also highlights the budget's effort to address the concerns of government employees, particularly by significantly increasing the basic salary despite financial constraints.

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