Sri Lanka, May 22 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that Sri Lanka will never be allowed to fall into an economic crisis similar to that experienced in 2022, despite concerns expressed by some that such a situation could recur in the country.

The President made these remarks this morning (22) while attending a ceremony to mark the resumption of construction of the Nintavur Cultural Centre in Ampara.

Addressing the gathering, President Dissanayake stated that although the current situation occurred in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, which is an external crisis, the government possesses the strength to manage the situation.

He noted that the expectation of the mandate given to the current government by the...