The Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Resident Mission in Sri Lanka, Takafumi Kadono, along with a delegation, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (07) at the Presidential Secretariat.The discussions focused on ADBs ongoing commitment to support Sri Lankas economic and social development, the Presidents Media Division (PMD) stated.During the meeting, the ADB reaffirmed its dedication to continuing its projects in Sri Lanka, with particular emphasis on bolstering key sectors crucial to the nations recovery.Tourism was identified as a critical sector that holds immense potential for Sri Lankas economic growth.
In this regard, the ADB assured further assistance in developing tourism infrastructure to harness the sectors full potential, the PMD added.President Dissanayake highlighted the importance of promoting tourism in the Northern Region, requesting ADBs specific support to develop this area.
The ADB delegation expressed its willingness to collaborate and provide resources for this initiative.Beyond tourism, the ADB also expressed keen interest in aiding the development of Sri Lankas energy sector, small-scale entrepreneurs, and financial sector, emphasizing their role in fostering sustainable economic growth, the statement said.This continued collaboration between Sri Lanka and the ADB is expected to contribute significantly to the countrys long-term development and recovery efforts.--PMD