INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Malwathu and Asgiri Mahanayake Theras have presented a letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa highlighting the importance of convening an
all-party conference of local and foreign scholars to formulate a plan for sustainable development, and 13 other issues.The letter sent to
the President was signed by Malwathu Mahanayake Most Ven
Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thera and Asgiri Mahanayake Most Ven
Warakagoda Gnanaratana Thera.In the letter, the Mahanayake Theras pointed out the need to formulate a national policy to provide relief to
the people affected by the economic crisis, the PMD reported.The implementation of development projects based on a list of priorities
identified to alleviate the foreign exchange crisis, the reduction of the cost of living and the creation of a local economic model are also
among the proposals.The Mahanayake Theras also emphasized the importance of providing relief to the production of essential food items,
agriculture and the farming community, and enforcing the law against fraudulent traders who artificially create shortages of essential
commodities.The letter also proposes to increase foreign remittances through a transparent economic plan and the need to establish an
exports-based economy.The Mahanayake Theras also emphasized the importance of encouraging new investments, restructuring of public debt,
providing relief to low-income earners, and formulating a sustainable plan to prevent waste, corruption and misuse of resources.The
Mahanayake Theras said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa receives the commendation of the citizens for his visionary work to ensure the security
and sovereignty of the country, the PMD reports further.The Mahanayake Theras emphasized the need for the full contribution and commitment
of all Members of Parliament to develop the country economically in the face of adversity by putting the people first, regardless of party
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