President commends service of outgoing Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana

Colombo, June 18 (Daily Mirror) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (18), lauded Mahinda Siriwardana, the outgoing Secretary to the Treasury, for his exemplary service, stating that it is the responsibility of public officials to strive to prevent adverse outcomes and contribute to positive change, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

The President particularly commended Siriwardana's exceptional dedication and commitment in expertly navigating the nation's economy through the transformative period following the recent economic crisis, ultimately achieving significant economic victories for the country. 

President Dissanayake expressed his gratitude for Siriwardana's invaluable contributions.

These remarks were made by President Disanayake at a farewell ceremony organised at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (18) to mark Siriwardana's retirement from his post as Secretary to the Treasury.

In his address, Siriwardana described his three-year tenure as Secretary to the Treasury as the most significant period of his professional life. He thanked the President for maintaining confidence in him and allowing him to continue in the position despite a change in government leadership, noting that the President's support was a great source of strength. 

During the ceremony, the President also presented Siriwardana with a commemorative token in appreciation of his outstanding service.