📈 World Bank Executive Director Visits Sri Lanka to Boost Growth

World Bank Executive Director Parameswaran Iyer conducted an official visit to Sri Lanka to reinforce development cooperation and review the nation's economic progress. • High-Level Engagement: Mr. Iyer met with Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma and Country Director David Sislen to align World Bank initiatives with national development goals. • Strategic Focus Areas: Discussions prioritized sectors critical for job creation and value addition, specifically: • Infrastructure and Agribusiness • Healthcare and Tourism • Value-added Manufacturing • Key Objectives: The Treasury emphasized a shift toward attracting foreign investment and ensuring inclusive growth, moving beyond traditional aid toward sustainable economic cooperation. • Status: Based on official meeting reports released February 5, 2026.