Canada to support economic stabilization of Sri Lanka

The High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka Eric Walsh has said that the Canadian government will continue to support the economic stabilization program in Sri Lanka.

The High Commissioner has given this assurance during a discussion with the Acting Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe held Wednesday at the Ministry of Finance.

The Canadian High Commissioner expressed his appreciation for the reforms carried out by Sri Lanka for the economic recovery program, the Minister said.

During the discussion Minister Semasinghe has pointed out that Sri Lanka values resilience and determination of Sri Lankan citizens for stabilization of the economy.

The High Commissioner further mentioned that the Government of Canada will continue to support the implementation of development programs in Sri Lanka and we discussed on the government’s priority on agriculture modernization and assisting SMEs.