Banking sector extends good wishes to new govt.

The Sri Lanka Banks Association (SLBA) representing all licensed banks (30) in Sri Lanka congratulate President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa  and the new government on receiving a strong electoral mandate to set the course for and to implement the country’s fullest development.

“The high level of confidence this political stability brings to financial markets and the expected policy consistency bodes well for the diverse sectors of the economy, the global financial community and the banks who intermediate to finance the productivity of entrepreneurs and contributors to economic growth in Sri Lanka.

“The banking sector looks forward to participating with the GoSL and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in meeting the formidable challenges of moving economic growth beyond the pre-COVID-19 levels. The banks remain committed to support the accelerated growth agenda of the government.”