President Ranil Wickremesinghe envisions massive development project in Eastern Province akin to Mahaweli Development Project
Business Today Sri Lanka|September 2023
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing a special Committee meeting drew parallels to the successful implementation of the Mahaweli Development Project during the 1980s, affirming a similar commitment to expediting the Eastern Development Project
President Ranil Wickremesinghe envisions massive development project in Eastern Province akin to Mahaweli Development Project

He emphasized the imperative of fostering a conducive environment that reinvigorates the nation’s economy, stressing on the need to engage India’s assistance for this endeavour.

Highlighting the strategic importance of the endeavour, President Wickremesinghe underscored the comprehensive vision for Trincomalee’s transformation into a multifaceted hub encompassing energy, transportation, maritime commerce, naval operations, aviation, industry, and tourism. He underscored the collaborative role of India in realizing this strategic program. These remarks were made during a special meeting presided over by President Wickremesinghe at the Trincomalee Air Force Base.

The session prominently addressed the meticulous administration of government and Mahaweli-designated land within the district. The President duly instructed officials to provide him with a comprehensive report encompassing land allocations spanning the period 2019 to 2023.

President Wickremesinghe asserted that land stands as the essential factor of the development trajectory. He highlighted the importance of vigilant management for the achievement of desired developmental objectives.

This story is from the September 2023 edition of Business Today Sri Lanka.

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