Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held discussions with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda during her official visit to Manila, the Philippines.
During the bilateral meeting, both sides reaffirmed the strong partnership between Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank, according to the Office of the Prime Minister.
ADB President Kanda commended Sri Lanka’s efforts to stabilise its economy and advance recovery following the recent economic crisis.
The Prime Minister expressed Sri Lanka’s appreciation for the ADB’s continued development cooperation and highlighted the importance of ADB-supported initiatives across key sectors that contribute to the country’s recovery and long-term development.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Amarasuriya also held discussions with Yingming Yang, Vice President for South, Central and West Asia at the ADB, during her visit to Manila.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister and ADB officials reviewed the progress of ongoing ADB-funded projects in Sri Lanka and explored opportunities to further strengthen collaboration in areas such as health, education and social development, the Prime Minister’s Office said.