INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with USAID Administrator, Samantha Power, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.During
the discussions the President expressed his appreciation for the support extended by the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) to Sri Lanka during the financial crisis.The President presented a short briefing on the progress with the IMF program, while
necessary expertise.Regarding the developments following the enactment of the anti-corruption legislation, President Ranil Wickremesinghe
noted that the Anti-Corruption Commission is currently grappling with the task of recruiting staff with formal training.Given this
circumstance, it is anticipated that it will require an additional year to realize the anticipated outcomes of the anti-corruption law
adoption, making the timeline for achievement approximately two years.The President stated that the entire government machinery of his
government has been fully adapted to the implementation of the anti-corruption policy, and requested for the necessary support to be
provided for the completion of these activities as soon as possible.--PMD
