Ceylon Chamber urges all MPs to support all-party national government

The top officials of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce had met with the newly appointed Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena to offer their felicitation.

A media release issued by the Presidential Secretariat said the Ceylon Chamber officials “categorically stated that all Members of Parliament and political parties must join an all-party government.” 

“If they are unable to do so due to political reasons they should agree on a national plan to review the economy in the interest of the country and the people,” the media release said, attributing the comment to the Ceylon Chamber officials. Prime Minister Gunawardena explained the endeavours of the government to bring the economic activities to normalcy and to deal with the challenge of shortages of essential items. 

He assured the delegation the fullest support of the government to the efforts to remove the problems faced by the trade and industry sectors due to current shortages and social instability. 

The Ceylon Chamber delegation pointed out that it is essential to seek support of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to review the economy and ensure stability to attract foreign investment. The delegation included Ceylon Chamber President Vish Govindaswami, Vice President Duminda Hulangamuwa and Senior Vice President Krishen Balendra. 

Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake and Media Advisor Sugeeswara Senadhira were also present during the discussion.