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President spells out four pillars to lift up the country once again
View(s):While some decisions the government takes may not always be popular, it is only by pursuing policies that are right and difficult can the country be uplifted again, President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated.
He made the remarks on Friday while delivering a special statement to the nation, presenting his government’s “National Transformation Roadmap.”
“I can assure you that if we remain committed to reform, we can create a nation where future generations can live freely and happily,” said the President. 
Unfortunately, some groups involved in traditional politics are actively working to hinder the country’s economic revival, Mr Wickremesinghe said. “They are spreading false information about our reform agenda and intentionally misleading the public with claims that we are selling off the country,” he charged.
“The implementation of our economic reforms serves only to achieve sustainable development and prosperity for our country,” he claimed. “Through these reforms we will accelerate Sri Lanka’s modernisation, expand our market, and encourage greater contributions from the international community toward our development.”
The President acknowledged that the journey is not an easy one, and said he anticipates numerous challenges along the way. However, the government is determined to overcome these obstacles and is committed to always acting in the best interest of the country, he further said.
Explaining the government’s vision for the future and how it plans to move forward, President Wickremesinghe said their roadmap is built on four key pillars that will shape the path ahead. They are Fiscal and Financial Reforms; Investment Drive; Social Protection and Governance; and State Owned Enterprises Transformation.
Mr Wickremesinghe pledged to introduce a new system called ‘Lab Methodology.’ The lab approach will bring together Government Ministers, government officials, subject matter experts, and key representatives from the private sector to collaboratively engage in detailed discussions over a period of six weeks.
All outcomes from the lab discussion, including plans, analyses, and conclusions during the six-weeks will be shared with the public in a physical forum called the “Open Day”. This platform will allow the public to express their feedback to the lab outcomes and the nation’s reform efforts, of which their contributions will serve to further refine the implementation process.
After hearing from the public during the “Open Day”, the government will transparently share the progress of the Labs along with the activities of the special task forces related to the economy through digital media. This will allow the public to observe the implementation of the plans in practice, and also be able to identify and resolve obstacles along the journey, the President explained.
Following extensive efforts, the government anticipates revealing the National Reorganization Plan during the final quarter of this year. This plan aims to offer the public the chance to witness the advancement of plan implementation and practices via digital media.
“Ultimately, our vision is to become a fully developed country by 2048, with the responsibility for continued progress passed on to the next generation. We are preparing our youth for this role, and I have full confidence that they will lead our motherland towards this objective,” he further stated.
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