A progress review meeting on infrastructure projects funded under the 2025 Budget by the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation was held on June 6 at the Presidential Secretariat, presided over by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The meeting focused on updates related to highways and transport sector projects, with ministry officials outlining both milestones achieved and challenges encountered in project execution. Special emphasis was placed on ensuring that initiatives funded through the current budget remain on track.
President Dissanayake issued a directive to expedite rural road development, highlighting its importance within the national infrastructure agenda. He stressed the urgency of completing these projects on time to ensure equitable development and improved connectivity for rural communities.
The session was attended by:
- Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake
- Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake
- Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena
- Transport Ministry Secretary Prof. Kapila Perera
- Senior Additional Secretaries to the President Russell Aponso and Kapila Janaka Bandara
- Senior officials from the Finance and Transport Ministries
The review is part of the Government’s broader commitment to transparency, efficiency, and accelerated infrastructure development under the 2025 Budget implementation framework.
