Hon. Nimal Palihena, M.P.
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Speeches 23 #163 of 225·#101 in party
Attendance 6/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Public Finance 15 speeches
Last spoke 9 June 2026 in Debate
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Speech history
23 speeches- 8 January 2025 AI summary Hon. Nimal Palihena argued that Sri Lanka’s investment inflows, tax revenue, remittances and foreign exchange management have not delivered the outcomes expected under laws approved since 2005, including those now linked to IMF-related reforms. He said regulations under Acts such as the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, Foreign Exchange Act, Payments and Settlement Systems Act, Ports and Airports Development Levy Act and Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act must be implemented effectively to attract investment, formalize remittances and rebuild reserves. He also called for stronger regulation and taxation of internationally linked activities such as casinos, stating that passing laws alone is insufficient without supervision, revenue collection and corrective amendments. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Public FinanceForeign AffairsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 8 January 2025 AI summary Nimal Palihena stated that the debate concerns regulations and orders made under Acts already passed by Parliament. He emphasized their implementation and their intended use in supporting the country’s development. Debate: Orders and Regulations under Import/Export Control Act, Foreign Exchange Act, and Other Acts (continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 17 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Nimal Palihena argued that Sri Lanka’s debt crisis and repeated reliance on IMF programmes resulted from past economic policies, trade deficits, external borrowing, and governance failures, culminating in the April 2022 default that left the IMF as the main available option. He said the Government has proceeded within existing agreements while restoring confidence, citing Japan’s reactivation of 11 suspended projects and India’s USD 20 million aid write-off after the September 2024 Presidential election. He stated that the Government would continue its mandate to strengthen the productive economy, attract investment, manage future debt obligations, and, if necessary, issue sovereign bonds on more favourable terms. Adjournment Debate: International Sovereign Bond Restructuring and IMF Agreement Corruption & Governance ReformForeign AffairsPublic Finance Read →