The Hon. Thilina Samarakoon

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Anuradhapura· 7 January 2026 ·Debate: Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill

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Thilina Samarakoon stated that the Government had helped stabilize and raise the economy since 2025 by managing disaster impacts and providing leadership. He said the aim in 2026 was to further strengthen the economy while ensuring a stable economic and social environment for the public.

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¶ 01 Give me one more minute, Hon. Deputy Speaker.

¶ 02 By managing disaster impacts and providing the leadership needed to move the economy forward on a stable footing, we have raised the economy since 2025, and in 2026 we will take it even higher, ensuring a sound economic and social environment for our people. Thank you for the opportunity.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 7 January 2026 ·No. 23112 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Thilina Samarakoon. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 7 January 2026. No. 23112. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/23337