High economic potential in North for national development: President

​​President addressing the gathering

• Academics and professionals urged to drive new economic and political system forward
• Says there is greater opportunities with economic growth in Tamil Nadu

President Ranil Wickremesinghe noted that the people of the Northern Province, including Jaffna, have been facing economic difficulties for a long time and there is significant economic potential in the province that can be utilised.

He stated that the government has planned to use these opportunities to contribute to the economic growth of the entire country, including the Northern Province.

President Wickremesinghe made these remarks during a meeting with scholars, professionals, and entrepreneurs of the Jaffna district recently.

He pointed out that the country’s economic and political system had collapsed due to various promises made on election platforms. 

He emphasized that it is the responsibility of all scholars, professionals, entrepreneurs, and others in the country to contribute to the advancement of the economy through a new economic and political system, ensuring that the same mistake does not happen again.

President stated that the ethnic problem in the country should be resolved urgently, emphasizing the importance of treating everyone equally. While recognizing the prominent place of the majority Sinhalese and Buddhist people, he stressed the need for equality between ethnic and religious groups, as well as between women and men.

Additionally, the President highlighted the importance of promoting the Tamil language alongside Sinhala. He noted that with the anticipated economic growth in Tamil Nadu in the near future, Tamil-speaking Sri Lankans would have unique opportunities that others might not have.