CEO of Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC and President of the Indian CEO Forum Umesh Gautam, said that on behalf of the Indian CEO Forum, the preeminent body for Indian business investment in the country, they congratulate the Sri Lanka Podujana Party for the resounding victory at the polls.
Following the results of the presidential election last November, the voters of Sri Lanka have spoken loudly and clearly that they demand economic growth, development, security, and stability, and the voters have elected a government with an overwhelming majority that will give wide latitude to solve the near term challenges and take forward President Rajapaksa’s long term vision for the country.
Due to the onset of the global health crisis which became the focus, there was a delay of several months in forming a new government which was not conducive to stability and confidence.
It is my opinion, that we have reached a turning point and there is real sense of optimism and confidence returning with the outcome of this election and the hopes and expectations of an entire nation now lie in a strong unified government under the tried and tested leadership of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, and the vision and administrative discipline of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
With the foundations of strong and unified government in place, the onus falls on the people of Sri Lanka to do our parts to help the country achieve its potential. The Indian CEO Forum stands ready to support the administration under the leadership of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and help achieve the goals set out in his manifesto - Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first head of state to call and congratulate his Sri Lankan counterpart as results were coming in highlighting the close ties between the two countries.
Indian investment is the second largest source of FDI in Sri Lanka while trade between the two countries has grown to over USD 6 billion since 2000 and there lies the potential to double this over the next 5 years with the right investments.
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