Sri Lanka’s per capita income to rise to US $6000 – Central Bank Governor

Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabral has said in Doha that Sri Lanka’s per capita income will rise to US $6,000 by 2016.

 

The visiting Central Bank Governor was making a presentation on ‘Sri Lanka’s Emerging Business Opportunities’ at a seminar organized by the Sri Lankan Business Council of Qatar.

Mr. Cabral highlighted the growth in the country’s economy since the war on terrorism ended in 2009. He said the Government of Sri Lanka has embarked on a massive development programme. It involves development of seaports, airports, manpower development, tourism and healthcare.

He explained that plans are also under way to ensure that poverty is totally eradicated from the country. The seminar was attended by a large number of representatives of Qatari Banks and members of the Sri Lankan Business Council and Sri Lankan embassy officials.