Sri Lanka, May 29 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka must attract more foreign direct investments (FDI) to strengthen the country's economy and withstand potential external economic shocks.

The President stated that emerging regional crises could create pressure on the country's dollar reserves, stressing the need for a proper economic strategy to address such risks.

He pointed out that attracting foreign direct investment is essential for economic stability and noted that the government is currently focused on removing barriers that hinder investments.

President Dissanayake made these remarks while attending the commencement ceremony of construction of the second phase of Section 3 of the Central Expressway, from Ram...