The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2023 today (28) and tomorrow at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, with President Ranil Wickremesinghe attending as the Chief Guest. The inauguration will also feature a keynote address and Fireside Chat with Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India from 2004 to
2014. The Chairman of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Duminda Hulangamuwa will deliver the welcome address.
Marking its 23rd consecutive year, the summit will be conducted under the theme, “Sustain Reform, Accelerate Growth,” addressing critical aspects of the Sri Lankan economy and its trajectory towards stability and prosperity.
This year’s summit will host more than 600 participants, who will have the opportunity to hear insights from a diverse array of speakers.In the face of economic challenges encountered in 2022, the SLES 2023 assumes paramount significance as Sri Lanka embarks on a stabilization program. Central to this effort is the initiation of the 17th IMF program, symbolizing a renewed commitment to economic reforms.
The summit aims to focus on meeting the structural benchmarks outlined under this program to ensure sustained stability.
The two-day summit will explore strategies to leverage this opportune moment for accelerating economic progress. Discussions will revolve around balancing the twin objectives of meeting IMF program requirements and implementing reforms in critical areas.
The summit emphasizes the need for impactful implementation, transcending policy documents and committees, to drive tangible results for the nation.
