Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi has pledged to transform Sri Lanka into a country offering freedom, equality before the law and opportunities similar to those available in Australia.

Addressing overseas Sri Lankan entrepreneurs at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs' Night 2026 in Melbourne, Handunneththi said many Sri Lankans had left the country for education, business opportunities or a life offering greater freedom and independence.

"A majority of those here are Sri Lankans. Despite the language we speak, we are from the same country, living at a 10-hour distance," he said.

"You might have left for Australia for education, business, or for a life with freedom and independenc...