PM reviews state of economy with CB officials

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Prime Minister and Finance Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday held a meeting with the Central Bank to review the status of the economy.

Central Bank Governor Prof. W.D. Lakshman briefed the Premier on the latest developments in the external and domestic sectors.

The Prime Minister advised the Central Bank to continue with its policy measures to strengthen the economy despite the COVID pandemic.

State Minister of Money, Capital Markets and Public Enterprises Reform Nivard Cabraal, Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Yoshitha Rajapaksa, Central Bank Deputy Governors T.M.J.Y.P. Fernando, K.M.M. Siriwardana, N.W.G.R.D. Nanayakkara and Economic Research Department Director Dr. C. Amarasekara also attended the meeting.