Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has stressed that essential economic policies must be implemented regardless of whether they are popular or unpopular with the public.

He made these remarks while delivering a lecture at the University of Kelaniya, highlighting the need for timely policy decisions to safeguard the country's economy.

Dr. Weerasinghe said the Central Bank had already introduced several difficult measures to maintain economic stability and would not hesitate to implement further measures when necessary.

He warned that avoiding essential economic decisions out of concern for public opposition could eventually have serious consequences for the country.

Referring to taxation, t...