The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha

¶ 01 Actually, we need to get details from the Central Bank as to what measures they could take and tools they could use. Basically, they are supposed to monitor. But, if it is needed, sometimes some directives may also be given to financial institutions, like not to engage in certain activities. Especially when it comes to interest rates, what the Central Bank does is, it closely monitors the specified policy rates. But, of course, we admit that there is a gap between the policy rates and the current interest rates. As I just highlighted, parallel actions—the Central Bank’s monitoring actions and the economic revival efforts—would resolve the problems. As of now, things are going very well. As I told you, the now normal yield curve is a very good indicator for investors to see how the economy is being driven. So, we need to maintain this particular price level and ensure stability of the financial system in the long run. So, that is one of our objectives in economic revival. Thank you.