Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Statement

BUILDING INVESTOR CONFIDENCE

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning

Hon. Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Sri Lanka is navigating its economic trajectory to achieve an inclusive and sustainable growth of more than 7% where all required measures are being taken to facilitate trade and investments and create a conducive environment for all.

Investors seek investment opportunities where stabilisation, policy consistency and investment protection are ensured.

Over recent years, Sri Lanka has undertaken an extensive programme of economic reforms to strengthen fiscal discipline, and restore macroeconomic stability to facilitate long-term investment.

Our course of action aims to rebuild investor confidence in the Sri Lankan economy with reinforced legal, institutional and governance frameworks as a responsible and reliable destination for investment.

The Sri Lanka Licensing Round 2026 forms an important milestone in the long-term journey of building investor relations, competitiveness and transparent frontier exploration.

Our investment policies guided by objective criteria and guidelines.

We welcome quality investors from all over the world who bring advanced technology, expertise, and competencies for long-term relations and collaboration.

Investment in Sri Lanka’s upstream sector has the potential to support energy security, stimulate economic growth, develop local capability and create value for the country.

We look forward to joining hands with reliable partners who have the capacity and willingness to explore opportunities for new investment to enjoy shared benefits.

Hon. Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning

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