Lanka needs new industrial strategies: Governor

COLOMBO: The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says he is of the view that Sri Lanka must adopt new industrial strategies to direct the country’s industries towards a growth path.

The CBSL chief expressed that Sri Lanka’s industrial sector must focus on export-oriented growth, adding that the country’s entrepreneurs should be supported to gain access to global markets.

He pointed out that it is imperative to revisit the National Industrial Development strategy in line with dynamics in international markets.