October 02, Colombo (LNW): Masatsugu Asakawa, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), extended his congratulations to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. In his message, Asakawa warmly welcomed Dissanayake as ADB Governor for Sri Lanka and praised the peaceful and orderly election process.
Highlighting the longstanding partnership between ADB and Sri Lanka, Asakawa acknowledged the bank’s role in addressing the country’s challenges since 1966. He emphasized ADB’s crucial budgetary support during the current economic crisis, aimed at strengthening reform efforts and assisting vulnerable populations.
Asakawa underscored the importance of President Dissanayake’s leadership in stabilizing Sri Lanka’s economy and driving it toward a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient future. He reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to deepening cooperation as Sri Lanka embarks on significant reforms to unlock its full potential.
