I am still the Finance Minister: Ali Sabri

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I was compelled to revoke my resignation as the Finance Minister as no one was willing to take over the ministry, Minister Ali Sabry told Parliament today.

“No one was willing to take over the ministry as everyone is feared to face the criticism given the current precarious situation. I am willing to remain as the Minister of Finance and do the needful in order to save the country’s economy no matter what challenges I might have to face,” he said.

“I am aware that I am on my last days in politics but I will do what has to be done,” he said.

“What is needed today is to introduce ways and means to ensure an increased dollar revenue. I am grateful to SLPP MPs who remain with the ruling party and are trying to safeguard the government,” he also said.

Minister Sabry said the Sri Lankan government should have re-examined the tax revisions which were introduced during December 2019 when the pandemic hit the nation in early 2020s.

“Sri Lanka has no time to waste unlike Pakistan whose foreign reserves are stable. I would not like to mention about Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves level. One should not create unrest while peaceful protests are harmful. If you can show a majority in the House we are willing to sit in the opposition and hand over the reins to you,” he also said.

He was hopeful of getting debt moratoria and said Sri Lanka can no longer go for sovereign bonds given the debt situation. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)

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Comments - 27

Come or go Chicago Friday, 08 April 2022 03:38 PM

What kind of an idiot are you.??? You dont know whether you Are comming or going..

Ranjith Friday, 08 April 2022 03:43 PM

Who cares keep a stand sand bag in Finance minister chair at least damage would be less

Kaputas Friday, 08 April 2022 03:45 PM

Yes, we can see and feel it. The economy and the nation is in a total mess.

Rajkumar Friday, 08 April 2022 03:47 PM

Are you sure. What is going to be your next ministerial portfolio

John Friday, 08 April 2022 03:48 PM

Even though he has no prior ministerial experience in finance, I think Sabry is well suited for the job - he seems educated and also, in the past, has not been associated with any allegations of corruption, malpractice in government etc....

Sumal Friday, 08 April 2022 03:50 PM

Your yesterday's speech in parliament was utter nonsense. You thought you were smart and can twist things but you spot on that your Sir has failed and did not listen to advices. That exactly people are asking.

Aquarius Friday, 08 April 2022 03:50 PM

What an idiot. You resigned and that's the end of the story. Just because another idiot is not coming forward from you corrupted lot does not mean you can continue. Please get OUT!

Curious Friday, 08 April 2022 03:58 PM

In your last days in politics, bring back the robbed money and prove your truthfulness to the people of this country.

Ayesha De Silva Friday, 08 April 2022 04:03 PM

Paper qualifications doesn’t make a person a better human being for that you need to have wisdom , maturity and integrity. This is a classic example for this.

Borat Friday, 08 April 2022 04:08 PM

Of course no other way as u know all the secrets

Thambi Vijay Friday, 08 April 2022 06:26 PM

Mahit Friday, 08 April 2022 06:50 PM

This shows what Minsters we have in our Parliament. Shameless. Our country is laughing stock to the entire world.

Ruscell Friday, 08 April 2022 06:53 PM

Sabri is also double-tongued unreliable bastard without any principles or policies. The SOB is down and out a betrayer of the people. Mark them for future reference. They are the kind who would wobble in the Rajapaksa shit. I know this won't be carried by the embedded journalists

Silva Friday, 08 April 2022 07:02 PM

Sabry tells Prez why he resignedPublished 3 days ago on 2022/04/6 Treasury Secretary too steps down Having announced his resignation as Finance Minister, Ali Sabry, PC, has sent the following letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa: “When I tendered my resignation from the post of Minister of Justice on the 3rd of April 2022, it was not my intention to take up any post thereafter. However, in order to maintain parliamentary democracy and the stability of the system and constitutional governance, in light of the multitude of requests made by the business community, professionals and some of my Cabinet colleagues, I decided to accept the post of Minister of Finance only as an interim measure until a suitable, full-time and sustainable solution could be found. However, after much reflection and deliberation, and taking into consideration the current situation I am now of the view, for your Excellency to make suitable interim arrangements to navigate this unprecedented crisis, fresh and

Ibrahim Seeniori Friday, 08 April 2022 07:11 PM

Allah, save this poor man!!

Pahan Saturday, 09 April 2022 07:26 AM

He couldn’t do justice as the Justice Minister, and this joker wants to believe all these bullshit.

Pahan Saturday, 09 April 2022 07:26 AM

He couldn’t do justice as the Justice Minister, and this joker wants to believe all these bullshit.

Hubert Congreve Saturday, 09 April 2022 09:48 AM

After tendering the Resignation, this lunatic says he is the Finance Minister, has he come to the Parliament after Coma?

Kamal Bolawansa Saturday, 09 April 2022 09:50 AM

Being a Prominent Lawyer why are you lying Mister.

E.T. Fernando (attorney-at-law) Saturday, 09 April 2022 09:51 AM

He is still dreaming. Ha..Ha..Ha... dam joker.

Prof. K. Ramalingam Saturday, 09 April 2022 09:54 AM

OK Alli Sabri, show your Professional Qualification on Finance? Did you even get a simple pass in economics for GCE (O/L)?

Atha Thithai Saturday, 09 April 2022 09:55 AM

Wearing Tye

P.S. Samarasinghe Saturday, 09 April 2022 09:57 AM

Now the new FM Bandula is going to squeeze your neck Sabri.

Jude Perera Saturday, 09 April 2022 10:10 AM

Fly a kite Sabri don't play dramas at this crucial hour.

Ranish Weera Saturday, 09 April 2022 12:19 PM

Congratulations

Gold Mine Sunday, 10 April 2022 06:49 AM

He's dreaming of El Dorado!!!

Mike Revere Sunday, 10 April 2022 07:46 AM

What you negotiate, Rajas will rob again

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