The World Bank representatives and representatives of the President's office have discussed the next steps to complete Sri Lanka's development policy operational pre-actions, the Presidential Media Division said.
The discussion took place at the Presidential Secretariat today.
The establishment of the Parliamentary budget office, restructuring of state-owned enterprises, welfare benefit payment systems, social registry, and their respective timelines was highlighted in the course of the Presidential Secretariat meeting,
The PMD said, that in addition, the World Bank representatives praised Sri Lanka's Development Policy Operational Program for the remarkable progress it has achieved in advancing its development objectives.
Mr. Sagala Ratnayake, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff chaired the final discussion in a series held with World Bank representatives on Sri Lanka's Development Policy Operational Program this morning (April 06).
The PMD said Mr. Ratnayake further applauded the World Bank for their contribution to Sri Lanka's development policy operations and expressed his hope for everyone's support in making the program a roaring success.
The event was attended by World Bank representatives, including Mrs. Chiyo Kanda, the Country Manager, and the President's Senior Adviser on Economic Affairs, Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga, as well as several other officials.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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