international conference "Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery!

Today (16), delivering the keynote address at the international conference "Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery: Debt and Governance" in Colombo, I stated that by 2028, we will have laid the foundation for a stable and self-reliant Sri Lankan economy — one capable of meeting its external debt obligations independently.

I emphasized that true sovereignty cannot exist amidst economic collapse, and reaffirmed that our ultimate goal is to restore national sovereignty through economic stability and self-reliance. I also called upon all public officials and citizens to actively contribute to this national effort, highlighting that the ongoing reform process requires a collective and sustained commitment from everyone.

This landmark conference, jointly hosted by the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and the International Monetary Fund IMF.