President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Mr. Masatsugu Asakawa, congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the President of Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. 

In his message, Mr. Asakawa warmly welcomed the President as ADB Governor for Sri Lanka.

Mr. Asakawa praised the people of Sri Lanka for conducting a peaceful and orderly democratic election and highlighted the longstanding partnership between ADB and Sri Lanka, which has existed since the Bank’s establishment in 1966. 

Over the years, ADB has been a steadfast partner in addressing Sri Lanka’s challenges and, during the current economic crisis, has provided crucial budgetary support to strengthen reform initiatives and alleviate the hardships faced by the country’s most vulnerable populations.

The ADB President emphasized the vital role of President Dissanayake’s leadership in stabilizing the economy and steering it towards a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient future, the PMD said.

He reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to deepening its cooperation with Sri Lanka as the nation undertakes significant reforms to unlock its full potential.

Mr. Asakawa concluded by expressing his best wishes for President Dissanayake’s success in fulfilling the aspirations of the Sri Lankan people.

--PMD