The panel session brought together eminent speakers comprising Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Prof. W.D. Govindasamy said that the business community right now needed a serious show of confidence from the Government. This must be strongly communicated.”He said that the business community is seriously concerned over the debt situation. Therefore, most companies are now looking to diversify, and we must take advantage of this opportunity and attract some of the world’s largest companies to Sri Lanka. “In 2008 and 2011, when Sri Lanka recorded rating upgrades, the Central Bank spearheaded a committee which held dialogues with rating agencies.

Source: The Nation August 03, 2021 18:56 UTC