Sri Lanka Will Stabilise The Dollar and Ensure Energy Supply Amid Crisis
Sri Lanka's Economic Vision
Sri Lanka will stabilise the dollar while ensuring a continuous gas, fuel, and electricity supply, as asserted by NPP Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Speaking at a rally in Akuressa, he highlighted the NPP’s plans to bolster dollar reserves by curbing unnecessary imports.
Gas, Fuel, and Electricity Assurance
Dissanayake criticized current political leaders for creating energy shortages, claiming, “A country without gas, fuel, and electricity was created by them.” He vowed that a new NPP government would take on the challenge of stabilising energy supply and developing the economy.
Boosting Foreign Remittances
- Dissanayake projected that under an NPP regime, foreign remittances could soar from USD 6.2 billion to USD 8 to 9 billion annually.
- Efforts will focus on enhancing tourism, with aims to attract 4 million tourists each year, generating significant foreign income.
- The importance of developing local industries such as gems and tea for export was also emphasised.
Protection of Dollar Reserves
- Dissanayake firmly stated that unnecessary imports would be avoided to protect dollar reserves.
- He called for a strategic approach to maximise local production and minimise dependency on imports.
- Addressing the crowd, he expressed a commitment to restoring Sri Lanka's economic stability and energy independence.
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