President assumes duties as Digital Economic Affairs Minister

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today assumed duties as the Minister of Digital Economic Affairs.

Addressing the officials of the Ministry, President Dissanayake emphasized the need for the support of all professionals to digitize the country and actively participate in the process, at a time when the expectations of the political establishment and digital technologists are aligned.

Highlighting the benefits of digitalization, the President stated that it has the potential to enhance the efficiency of economic activities and elevate the country's economy to greater heights.

The President highlighted that the government's primary objectives are poverty eradication, transforming social attitudes, and advancing digitalization.

The President also emphasized that a country's development cannot be achieved solely by constructing buildings. Reflecting on the past, he recalled the existence of a dedicated construction ministry two decades ago and noted that currently, construction activities are being undertaken by every ministry.