President Dissanayake Announces Structural Reforms for Sri Lanka Customs

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced plans to implement structural reforms within Sri Lanka Customs, aiming to establish an institutional framework that aligns with modern requirements.

During a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat, senior Customs officials and the President reviewed Budget 2025 and the institutional restructuring process. The discussion focused on addressing inefficiencies, fraud, corruption, and public dissatisfaction with the department’s current operations.

President Dissanayake emphasized the adoption of new technologies to streamline operations and enhance service delivery efficiency. He also directed officials to enforce stringent laws to eliminate inefficiencies and improve overall performance.

The discussion also covered human resource management, including expedited recruitment processes and infrastructure development to support modernization efforts.

Acknowledging the Customs Department’s revenue achievements in the previous year, the President stressed the importance of implementing necessary measures to meet the revenue targets for the current year.

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