President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (18 ), admired Mahinda Siriwardana, the outgoing Secretary to the Treasury, for his excellent service, stating that it is the duty of public authorities to make every effort to avoid adverse results and add to positive change.The President particularly commended Siriwardanas extraordinary dedication and commitment in expertly navigating the countries economy through the transformative duration following the recent recession, eventually achieving significant financial triumphes for the country, the Presidents Media Division (PMD) stated in a statement.President Dissanayake expressed his thankfulness for Siriwardanas invaluable contributions.These remarks were made by President Dissanayake at a goodbye ceremony organised at the Presidential Secretariat today (18) to mark Siriwardanas retirement from his post as Secretary to the Treasury, the PMD added.The President highlighted the requirement for a new worth system concentrated on individual benefit in a period where product belongings typically overshadow real human values.President Dissanayake worried that the country needs a public service driven by mankind and empathy towards others, fulfilling its duties instead of one spoiled by extreme consumerism and corruption.President Dissanayake further emphasised that the public service ought to not be an inaccessible system detached from citizens.
The Head of State highlighted the significance of thinking about the effect of choices on individuals lives when making policy options.
The President concluded by mentioning that young public officials have much to gain from the distinguished profession of Mahinda Siriwardana, a senior public servant with extensive experience and extensive understanding, according to the PMD.In his address, Siriwardana described his three-year tenure as Secretary to the Treasury as the most significant duration of his professional life.
He thanked the President for preserving confidence in him and enabling him to continue in the position regardless of a modification in federal government leadership, noting that the Presidents support was a great source of strength.
Siriwardana added that the country might not have overcome its economic crisis without President Anura Kumara Dissanayakes faith, strength and boundless dedication.During the ceremony, the President also provided Siriwardana with a celebratory token in appreciation of his exceptional service, it even more added.The event was gone to by Dr Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development; Dr Harshana Suriyapperuma, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning; Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President; Dr Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Presidential Adviser on Digital Economy; Duminda Hulangamuwa, Senior Presidential Adviser on Economic Affairs; other federal government officials; and member of the family of Mr Mahinda Siriwardana, amongst other invited visitors.-- PMD