President the only candidate capable of revitalising the economy – Ali Sabry

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is the only candidate capable of revitalising the country’s economy, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said addresssing the ‘Ranil Can’ (Ranil ta Puluwan ) rally in Kegalle on Saturday afternoon.

The Minister further said, “Today, we are facing a highly critical election. The outcome of this Presidential race will shape the direction of our country for the next five years. Therefore, I urge you to make your decision with careful thought rather than emotion.

“Reflect on the year 2022, when we endured severe shortages of electricity, fertiliser, and gas, and faced 13-hour blackouts. During that period, the Presidential Secretariat and the President’s House were seized by protesters, and there were attempts to storm Parliament. It was President Wickremesinghe who thwarted these attempts and restored law and order. Without his intervention, we could have faced a situation similar to what Bangladesh is experiencing today.

“Under President Wickremesinghe’s economic management, the economy has shown signs of recovery. His efforts have also created a stable environment, leading to an increase in foreign tourists to 2.5 million this year. If we want to build a better future, we need a stable country. We should support the victory of President Wickremesinghe as a triumph over those who criticise him despite his successful efforts to heal and advance the nation.

“It should be noted that although Hakeem and Rishad are aligned with Sajith, the members of their parties are still supporting the President.

“Anura Kumara Dissanayake questions what has been achieved over the past 76 years. I would remind him that his current opportunity to enter politics and run as a Presidential Candidate is a result of the political landscape shaped over those 76 years. The 1971 and 1989 uprisings were significant, but they also highlighted the need for progress and reform. We cannot afford to return to those dark times.

“A socialist government was once established in Greece; a country that was considered developed and sought socialism. However, this led to economic collapse. The Left-wing government at the time expelled the International Monetary Fund, and it took Greece 13 years to rebuild its economy.

“During this period, government employees only received half their salaries. So, we must consider whether we want to face a similar situation with a drastically devalued currency.

“President Wickremesinghe is the only candidate capable of revitalising our economy. His track record over the past two years demonstrates his capability. Therefore, I urge you to support President Wickremesinghe with a decisive vote in Kegalle in this Presidential Election.”

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