A special discussion was held today (14) at the Opposition Leader’s Office between the Ambassador of the European Union Denis Chaibi and the Former Leader of the Opposition, and Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Sajith Premadasa.
During the meeting former opposition leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya is taking steps towards strengthening Sri Lanka’s economy and the people’s lives, including through representations made to the European Union, and requested the EU Ambassador to extend the fullest cooperation of the EU to rebuild the country.
Samagi Jana Balavegaya says the Ambassador of the European Union Denis Chaibi stated that 22 million Euros (approximately 4.5 billion rupees) had already been received as aid from the European Union for Sri Lanka.
This included 410 million rupees for medical equipment, 710 million rupees for developing tourism, and 3.37 billion for developing agriculture.
During the meeting Sajith Premadasa has requested EU to consider providing financial assistance to improve the liquidity of small and medium scale enterprises who are in need of assistance, and to resolve the wage problems of factory workers.
“We call upon our government to responsibly utilize the sum exceeding Rs. 4 billion granted by the European Union, for the benefit of all the people of this land.” Former Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said after meeting.