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10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

Sitting of Saturday, 22 February 2025

10th Parliament· 7 debates· 217 speeches· 60 speakers

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  5. 5 Procedural Ministerial Statement: Foreign Reserves and Debt Servicing, with Points of Order and Procedural Matters 16 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB

      AI summary The Minister replied to a Standing Order 27(2) question on foreign reserves and debt servicing, stating that reserve growth came mainly from Central Bank foreign exchange purchases, IMF EFF disbursements, and multilateral/bilateral project and programme loans, with official reserves rising from US$4.392 billion at end-2023 to US$6.122 billion at end-2024. He said Sri Lanka’s total external debt at end-2024 was about US$100.294 billion, and provided projected external principal and interest payments for 2025–2028, noting that the Government is primarily responsible for servicing debt and may request reserve releases from the Central Bank if needed. He cited IMF staff report projections showing reserves rising to US$15.105 billion by 2028, clarifying that these are revised projections rather than fixed EFF targets, while the programme’s performance criterion is Net International Reserves, which Sri Lanka has met in the first three reviews. He also said that under the State Debt Management Act, debt management responsibilities have moved to the State Debt Management Department from 25 November 2024, with a technical transition from Central Bank systems expected over about 18 months.

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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Ravi Karunanayake sought clarification on Central Bank independence, arguing that practical interferences remain and requesting that responsibility be restored under the Finance Ministry. He also questioned the reported increase in total public debt from Rs. 28.8 trillion at end-September 2024 by Rs. 1.2 trillion over four months, asking how debt rose without development and noting that rupee depreciation had increased the rupee value of debt.

      Corruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Ravi Karunanayake made a brief intervention indicating that his point was intended to assist the Minister. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was developed in the excerpt.

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    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary A motion was moved to refer the alleged breach of privileges raised by Hon. Attorney-at-Law Nilanthi Kottahachchi on 20 February 2025 to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges under Standing Order 118. The House agreed to the motion.

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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised concerns over an escalating wave of killings and threats affecting public security, including the safety of judges, civil society, MPs, and the general public. He called on the Minister of Public Security to present, by Monday, a clear and structured plan of measures to address the situation and ensure safety. He also tabled a letter from the Judicial Service Commission to the Marawila Bar concerning threats to safety.

      Security & DefenceJustice & Human RightsLaw & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested the Speaker’s permission to speak for one minute. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded excerpt.

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    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara stated that he had raised the same matter the previous day. No further substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the provided excerpt.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara requested permission from the Chair to briefly address the same matter under discussion, asking for one minute to speak.

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    • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that judicial security has not been reduced and remains in place for judges. He said recent shootings in Usswetakeiyawa, Kotahena, Negombo, and at the Colombo Magistrate’s Court premises are under investigation, with evidence indicating involvement by an organized underworld group. He added that information from seized phones and arrested persons is being examined, that the Defence Secretary would provide further details, and that the Government is focused on maintaining public and national security.

      Security & DefenceLaw & Order Full speech →
    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara requested one minute of speaking time from the Speaker.

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    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara briefly indicated that his intervention related to the same matter under discussion. No substantive argument, proposal, or question was recorded in the quoted statement.

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