February 17, Colombo (LNW): Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has revealed that the government’s comprehensive plan to drive the nation’s development will be unveiled in the upcoming budget speech, which is scheduled for presentation in Parliament today (17).
Speaking at a public gathering in Mullaitivu, the Prime Minister emphasised that the 2025 budget would focus on ensuring equitable progress across all regions of the country, ensuring that every citizen of Sri Lanka reaps the benefits of the proposed development.
Dr. Amarasuriya stressed that the government is determined to create a nation where no citizen lives in fear, and where development is not limited to urban areas or only a select group of people.
She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to broadening access to opportunities, thereby ensuring that growth reaches every corner of the island, including remote rural areas.
Highlighting the importance of addressing rural poverty, the Prime Minister outlined that a significant portion of the government’s efforts will focus on revitalising key sectors such as agriculture and fisheries, which are critical for the livelihoods of rural populations.
She pointed out that initiating new policies and programmes in these sectors would be vital to stimulating growth and empowering communities.
Dr. Amarasuriya also mentioned that the government is deeply committed to creating an administration that listens to the voices of the people.
She stressed that the government’s focus on inclusive development would be at the heart of the 2025 budget, which, according to the Prime Minister, will serve as a detailed roadmap for achieving national prosperity.
As President Anura Kumara Dissanayake prepares to present the budget in Parliament later today, all eyes will be on the plan that promises a balanced and inclusive approach to the country’s future.
