President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with officials from the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development today (March 14) at the Presidential Secretariat to discuss strategies for enhancing the manufacturing sector and strengthening the national economy.
The discussions focused on investment in small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), challenges in accessing business loans, and the need for regulatory reforms to support local industries. The President emphasized the importance of streamlining processes to encourage entrepreneurship and attract investment.
He also instructed officials to expedite land releases for industrial development, address import restrictions affecting local businesses, and implement tax exemptions to boost the gem and jewelry industry. The meeting underscored the government’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, investment, and industrial expansion as key drivers of economic growth.
