COLOMBO, June 16 -- Sri Lanka has reached a critical transition point from economic stabilization to gradual recovery and sustainable growth, but long-term resilience will depend on building a stronger and more diversified export sector, Central Bank Governor Dr P. Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Tuesday (16).

Addressing the launch of the National Export Development Plan 2026-2030 in Colombo, the Governor said the country had made significant progress since the economic crisis of 2022, supported largely by a rebound in tourism earnings and foreign worker remittances. However, he cautioned that these sources of foreign exchange alone would not be sufficient to ensure long-term economic stability.

"Sri Lanka's economy has now reached a trans...