Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- A pre-budget discussion on the Banking, Finance and Insurance Sector was held last afternoon (16) at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando.

The discussions focused extensively on the support that the banking sector can provide to the government's programme, led by the President, to achieve the country's economic growth targets. Representatives also presented their views and proposals in this regard.

Special emphasis was placed on enhancing efficiency in the banking and financial sector through digitalization, expanding programmes targeting small and medium-sized enterprises and introducing new insurance schemes.

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