Biz groups congratulate President Dissanayake

Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries 

The Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries’ congratulatory message to the ninth Executive President is as follows: 
Your Excellency, the President and the members of Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries (SLCSMI) wish to extend their warm and heartfelt congratulations to you on your being elected as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. 
Your election by the decisive mandate reflects the trust and confidence placed in your leadership and we appreciate very much the challenge taken up by you at this crucial juncture to resolve the present economic, social crisis encountered in our motherland Sri Lanka. 
We, at the Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries recognise you as a leader who always advocates the policy of developing the local industry for self sufficiency, stability, cutting down on waste of funds and resources, sustenance of the economy and the security of citizens of all races and religions. 
We also wish that all leaders of other political parties, Government Officials and staff rally round you to save our country from the present turmoil. We look forward to extend our fullest co-operation and support in all your efforts and actions in reaching, prosperity, sustenance, and peace to the peoples of our nation.

National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) congratulates Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. As he takes office during this pivotal period, we recognize the importance of his role in steering the nation through current economic challenges.
Deepal Nelson, President of the NCCSL, on behalf of the council, extends warmest congratulations to President Dissanayake. He also thanks the President for taking time while being a candidate to attend the NCCSL Voice of Leaders forum to educate his vison to our members. 
The NCCSL, representing the business community, is prepared to support and collaborate with the President in fostering economic growth, developing the local businesses, especially the MSME sector, and enhancing international trade relations.
The Chamber looks forward to initiatives that will bolster economic stability and prosperity. We anticipate policies that will facilitate a favorable business environment, promoting investment and supporting infrastructural development, ultimately benefiting all citizens of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council (SLSC) extends its warmest congratulations to the newly appointed President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. Their appointment reflects the Sri Lankan people’s desire for change, not only in leadership but in the direction of the nation’s future.
With a rich history spanning over five decades, the SLSC has been the voice of shippers in Sri Lanka, representing 17 product member associations and more than 50 individual members. These members come from diverse industries involved in international trade, making the Council a key player in shaping the nation’s trade policies.
The SLSC is optimistic about the new leadership, particularly the President’s commitment to creating an inclusive society, promoting transparency, reducing corruption, and driving sustainable economic development. The Council hopes the new administration will address pressing concerns in the trade sector, including the full digitalization of customs, streamlining import/export procedures, and eliminating corruption from the industry.
The SLSC firmly believes these reforms will strengthen the Sri Lankan economy, creating a fair and competitive environment where trade can flourish. The Council is eager to collaborate with the government to bring these changes to life, offering its full support to ensure the success of these initiatives.
As Sri Lanka embarks on this new chapter, the SLSC looks forward to working hand in hand with the Government to safeguard the interests of the shipping industry and foster growth in the country’s trade sector.

Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce

The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce congratulate  Anura Kumara Dissanayake on being elected as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka and wish him good luck and wisdom to lead our beloved nation to a new era of economic prosperity and harmony amongst all citizens of Sri Lanka. 
We look forward to supporting your endeavors to build an ethical and fair business environment which will also support us to help women increase their economic contribution to our country.
We also take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the outgoing President Ranil Wickremesinghe for his successful leadership to bring the country out of bankruptcy within a very short period of 2 years and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Sri Lanka Banks’ Association

The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) has congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election to the Presidency and assured him of the fullest support of the banking sector for the challenging journey ahead.
In a congratulatory note, the Association, which represents all licenced banks in Sri Lanka said, “The essential political and social stability that must be maintained is underpinned as always by the economy, and the banking sector is a lynch-pin in this structure. We understand, and are fully committed to, our role to ensure that financial stability is sustained.”
The full text of the SLBA note: “Please accept the warm congratulations of The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA), which represents all licensed banks in Sri Lanka, on your election to the high office of the President of our nation.”
“On this occasion, the banking sector wishes to assure you of its fullest support for the challenging journey ahead under your leadership. The essential political and social stability that must be maintained is underpinned as always by the economy, and the banking sector is a lynch-pin in this structure. We understand, and are fully committed to, our role to ensure that financial stability is sustained.”
“As licenced banks under the supervision of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, our members are bound by the highest standards of regulatory and ethical compliance, as they fulfill their obligations to all stakeholder groups, and we look forward to continuing to support our country’s progress, within these parameters.”
“We wish you and the Hon. Prime Minister every success in the journey ahead.”