[Sri Lanka] - President wishes to empower Gen Z to take obligation for building their future

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed his commitment to integrating Generation Z into society and empowering them to take
themselves.The President emphasized that, like in other countries, Sri Lankan youth should be given the opportunity to influence the
He acknowledged that Sri Lanka had once been ahead of many developed nations but has since fallen behind due to traditional politics and
Face Hotel in Colombo.President Wickremesinghe also highlighted the importance of maintaining the economic stability achieved over the past
two years, warning that without continued efforts, the economy could collapse again
question, the President clarified that reports suggesting the Cabinet had not approved the planned salary increase for 2025 were incorrect,
empower the Gen Z generation to take responsibility for building the future they want by integrating them into society
Sirimavo Bandaranaike and that they worked with President J.R
Jayewardene, who told them to shape society the way they wanted after he became president
poor country indefinitely, drawing a comparison to his younger days when Japan lagged behind Sri Lanka, whereas now, countries like Myanmar,
Afghanistan, and Laos are trailing Sri Lanka.He warned that without swift action, these countries could overtake Sri Lanka and futility of
making empty political promises and emphasized the need for making decisions about the future, as other nations that have rebuilt themselves
Therefore, we must set the path to build a better society, one that avoids such crises in the future
He emphasized that ensuring economic stability is crucial to avoid a repeat of past crises, making the next five years vital for securing
cover our imports, and export revenue is inadequate
Only by expanding our export economy can we build a resilient financial system