ADB pledges technical assistance for future water supply operations in SL

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged technical assistance for future water supply operations in Sri Lanka.

This was conveyed by the new ADB Resident Mission Director Takafumi Kadono during a meeting chaired by the President’s Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka.

It was revealed that the ADB was willing to provide the necessary knowledge and technical support for Sri Lanka’s new reform operation program in the water supply sector, along with capacity building projects of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board.  The meeting extensively examined the plans and monitoring framework for the water supply sector in Sri Lanka, as well as discussed future steps.Ratnayake expressed gratitude for the bank’s support and advised officials to review progress on a monthly basis.

Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Minister Jeevan Thondaman, Prime Minister’s Secretary Anura Dissanayake, and President’s Senior Adviser on Economic Affairs Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga were among officials who participated at the discussion.