Opposition Leader Discusses Economic Challenges and Cyclone Impact with Canadian Envoy

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa held a bilateral meeting with Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Isabelle Martin, at his Colombo office. The discussions focused on Sri Lanka's ongoing macroeconomic challenges and the socioeconomic impact stemming from Cyclone Ditwah. Premadasa emphasized the critical need for international assistance to support relief efforts, reconstruction, and the restoration of livelihoods. He also reiterated his appeal for the International Monetary Fund to ease conditions on its support program. The meeting aimed to explore avenues to enhance Sri Lanka-Canada cooperation.