Former Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison who is currently on a visit to Sri Lanka Thursday (18), emphasized Sri Lanka should take immediate action towards the future workforce and praised President Ranil Wickeresinghe’s performances as an extraordinary task.
The Former Australian Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit 2024 held at Temple Trees under the theme of “Unlocking Sri Lanka’s Economic Potential by Building a Future-Ready Workforce,” focussing on nurturing, harnessing, and amplifying human capital.
urgent priorities essential for Sri Lanka’s advancement
In his address, Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison emphasized the urgent priorities essential for Sri Lanka’s advancement, acknowledging President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s accomplishments during challenging times. Morrison expressed heartfelt concern for the enduring struggles faced by Sri Lankans, ranging from natural disasters to economic crises and conflicts, praising their resilience and perseverance. Morrison highlighted the need to secure a prosperous future for Sri Lanka, highlighting the critical reforms necessary for economic stability. These included fiscal repair, revenue reforms, debt restructuring, and bolstering financial institutions’ independence. He stressed the importance of transparency in governance, anti-corruption measures, and enhancing the social safety net, all initiatives championed by President Wickremesinghe crucial for Sri Lanka’s long-term prospects.
He also mentioned the discussions often focus on the need for a future-ready workforce, but realizing this future requires immediate action. President Wickremesinghe has performed an extraordinary task in stabilizing the country following the economic crisis two years ago.
Sri Lanka’s active engagement in regional partnerships
Morrison also advocated for Sri Lanka’s active engagement in regional partnerships, particularly through the Quadrilateral Leaders’ Dialogue, where cooperation with India, the United States, Japan, and Australia could strengthen security, sovereignty, and economic success. He urged a steadfast focus on financial stability as the foundation for building a dynamic, export-oriented economy, enabled by strategic partnerships with international allies committed to Sri Lanka’s sovereignty and independence.
The Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit was inaugurated in 2016 based on a concept introduced by President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his tenure as Prime Minister.
He also mentioned the discussions often focus on the need for a future-ready workforce, but realizing this future requires immediate action. President Wickremesinghe has performed an extraordinary task in stabilizing the country following the economic crisis two years ago.
President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest on this occasion. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, Former President of the Maldives and the International Climate Advisor to the Sri Lankan President Mohamed Nasheed, Minister Bandula Gunawardena, Parliamentarian Harsha De Silva, Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake, Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake, along with other distinguished national and international guests, attended this event.
