President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Jin Liqun, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development, with a particular focus on green energy and sustainable infrastructure.
The assurance was given during a meeting at the Presidential Secretariat this morning, where AIIB President Jin Liqun, accompanied by senior management, held discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).
During the talks, the delegation reviewed the progress of projects financed by AIIB in Sri Lanka. Liqun expressed his intention to deepen cooperation with the country, highlighting that future support will prioritize green energy, green transportation, and energy stability.
President Dissanayake outlined Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic recovery efforts, noting declining interest rates, controlled inflation, and the government’s commitment to ensuring that economic gains reach the people.
He also briefed the delegation on plans to restructure the public sector, improve service efficiency through artificial intelligence and digitalization, and bridge the gap between rural and urban areas.
The President further revealed that the government aims to attract foreign investment by positioning Sri Lanka as a low-cost energy hub, including plans to establish a data centre and improve productivity in agriculture and fisheries.
In addition, President Dissanayake apprised the delegation of the new reforms in the education sector aimed at enhancing human capital and aligning with future development needs.
Accompanying the AIIB delegation were Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Finance Ministry Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Senior Additional Secretary to the President R. Aponsu, and other senior officials.
