This week we launched Clean Waterways at the Beira Lake. In partnership with HSBC and Clean Ocean Force. After a successful trial over the last few months, we have got HSBC’s commitment to support cleaning operations on the Beira Lake for the next 3 years. This is the first

Went live on CNA from Singapore to discuss Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and the next phase of growth anchored around Port City Colombo. Sri Lanka’s turnaround over the past three years has been decisive. We have restored price stability, rebuilt our reserves,

It was a pleasure speaking with the The Straits Times here in #Singapore on Sri Lanka’s economic resurgence and our vision for #PortCityColombo. #SriLanka has emerged from crisis with stronger institutions and renewed confidence - and that’s the message we are getting out here.

I had a productive meeting in Singapore with Stephen Karpin, President Asia Pacific, Visa. I am encouraged by Visa’s long-term commitment to Sri Lanka and strong confidence in the Government’s digital and cashless drive. Proud that Sri Lanka is the first country where Visa

On this Independence Day, we honour Sri Lanka’s journey as a free nation. We are a country built by many communities, sustained by shared values, and strengthened by our diversity. Our task now is to safeguard this hard won unity, deepen opportunity for everyone, and build a

It was a pleasure to meet H.E. Governor Acharya Devvrat and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi today. As someone whose ancestral roots trace back to Gujarat, this meeting held particular personal significance for me, reminding me of the long-standing people-to-people connections

Really enjoyed spending the evening at the Project Roots “Diaspora Stories: Bridging Roots & Routes” showcase in Colombo. Listening to Sri Lankan diaspora youth share their personal journeys of identity, belonging, and reconnecting with the island was both moving and encouraging.

Today, the Alibaba Group and officials from the Western Province had a constructive meeting on opening global market access for SMEs through the Alibaba platform. Our goal is to help export-ready small businesses connect with international buyers, build their digital capacity,

We are just 4 days to IRONMAN 70.3 in Colombo. As Governor, I look forward to welcoming athletes from around the world to the Western Province. Along with the ICC T20 ICC Cricket World Cup, hosting IRONMAN shows Colombo’s strength as a destination for hosting global sporting

In 2018, Colombo welcomed nearly 900 athletes together with their families, from 63 countries for IRONMAN. This weekend, we are ready to repeat this. We are gearing the city to welcome nearly 4000 visitors and deliver Rs. 900 million in economic impact for business. As

Yesterday we opened the IRONMAN Triathlon Expo at the Shangri-La Colombo. We are using this opportunity to not only showcase the city’s potential as a sporting destination but that of the whole island. We’ve brought in Sri Lankan and foreign fitness and health brands, products

“We have waited for the right moment to host an event of this magnitude, and today, Port City Colombo is fully ready to welcome IRONMAN 70.3. While earlier attempts were paused as we built our world-class infrastructure, we are now proud to stand alongside partners like the

The 'Salam Ramadan' grand cultural festival, organized by the Western Province Governor’s Office and the Colombo Municipal Council, will be held from February 27th to March 1st at Green Path, Colombo, from 5:00 PM onwards. This event showcases the beauty of Islamic culture,

As the blessed month of Ramadan comes to a close, I extend my warmest wishes to all Muslims across the Western Province and our beloved nation on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Ramadan has once again reminded us of the power of faith, the discipline of sacrifice, and the

Met the Australian High Commissioner to discuss Western Province priorities business liberalisation, digitalisation, and tourism. We explored boosting trade and investment, including agri-processing, Port City trading and mining. Committed to stronger bilateral ties.

Wishing a prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year to all! #Newyear

I was pleased to chair a virtual roundtable with representatives of major U.S. businesses, pitching Sri Lanka as a trusted, stable and reliable partner for their growth. From SpaceX , Apple, Coca-Cola , Mastercard, Visa, The Boeing Company , Chevron , Corteva U.S., Meta, Google and