Sri Lanka’s economy will not collapse and there will be no shortage of cooking gas, Cabinet Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament on Wednesday, dismissing claims circulating in recent weeks as fear-mongering.
Speaking in Parliament, Herath said the government has made arrangements to ensure uninterrupted gas supplies through a new supplier, with the first shipment scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on Jan. 5.
“The economy is not collapsing. Some in the opposition are engaging in a very low and irresponsible attempt to frighten the public,” Herath said.
He also rejected concerns that recent adverse weather conditions had negatively affected the tourism sector, noting that tourist arrivals have continued as normal. According to Herath, arrivals this year have already exceeded 2.2 million.
Addressing criticism from opposition figures, the minister said while some lawmakers continued to make what he described as baseless claims, many opposition members had worked alongside the government during the recent disaster situation to assist affected communities.
Herath’s remarks come after heightened public concern over economic stability, essential supplies and the impact of extreme weather on key sectors, including tourism, as Sri Lanka continues its recovery from recent natural disasters.
The minister said the government remains focused on maintaining stability and ensuring that essential services and supplies are not disrupted in the coming months. (Newswire)
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