Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2020-09-02 |
Appointment of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Investment Promotion - Expansion of domestic and foreign investments facilities towards a production economy of exports and imports substitution, which would benefit all parties while eradicating poverty through the National Development Programme stated in the Policy Statement 'Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour' is a priority of the Government. Accordingly, the proposal made by H.E the President to appoint the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Investment Promotion chaired by H.E. the President and comprising of the following members of the Cabinet of Ministers to provide policy and practical solutions for the same, was approved by the Cabinet.
* Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa the Prime Minister Minister of Finance and Minister of Urban Development & Housing * Hon. Douglas Devananda Minister of Fisheries * Hon. Gamini Lokuge Minister of Transport * Hon. Bandula Gunawardena Minister of Trade * Hon. Dullas Alahapperuma Minister of Power * Hon. Johnston Fernando Minister of Highways * Hon. Wimal Weerawansa Minister of Industries * Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera Minister of Environment * Hon. S.M. Chandrasena Minister of Lands * Hon. Wasudeva Nanayakkara Minister of Water Supply * Hon. Udaya Prabhath Gammanpila Minister of Energy * Hon. Ramesh Pathirana Minister of Plantation * Hon. Prasanna Ranatunga Minister of Tourism * Hon. Rohitha Abegunawardhana Minister of Ports & Shipping * Hon. Ali Sabry Minister of Justice Further, Cabinet granted its approval for the following State Ministers to be attended to the deliberations of the above Cabinet Sub‑Committee: * Hon. Duminda Dissanayaka State Minister of Solar Power, Wind and Hydro Power Generation Projects Development * Hon. Jayantha Samaraweera State Minister of Warehouse Facilities, Container Yards, Port Supply Facilities and Boats and Shipping Industry Development * Hon. Dilum Amunugama State Minister of Vehicle Regulation, Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments and Motor Car Industry * Hon. D.V. Chanaka State Minister of Aviation and Export Zones Development * Hon. Nalaka Godahewa State Minister of Urban Development, Coast Conservation, Waste Disposal and Community Cleanliness * Hon. Ajith Nivard Cabraal State Minister of Money & Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms. |
