Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, concluded a 2-day visit to Sri Lanka yesterday, where he met with His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Hon. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and other government officials, private investors, and development partners to discuss the country's ongoing efforts towards economic recovery and long-term growth.
Raiser was grateful for the opportunity to meet the new government and understand their development priorities for Sri Lanka. He was also encouraged by discussions with private sector stakeholders about potential opportunities to foster growth and job creation.
Key areas of focus during the visit included the government's commitment to poverty re...