Appoint competent people - NCE

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) in a statement said the election results augurs well for the future of the country.

The Chamber fully endorses the core policies of the government outlined in the manifesto, particularly the determination to establish good governance, the rule of law and discipline in all areas of the economy, and the support that is proposed to be extended to local enterprises on a level playing field.

The Chamber feels that it is necessary for the government to prioritize the appointing of competent people in ministries and other government organizations connected to exports and trade.

It is necessary to have competent staff who could negotiate and attract foreign investments to the country. The corruption investigation process is not directly connected to exports. However, in general, corruption should be eliminated, therefore, continuation of corruption investigation process should continue.

The Chamber stands ready to extend its fullest cooperation to the government to achieve all its economic and social development objectives, to make Sri Lanka a great country for all to live in peace and harmony, the statement said.

The NCE is the only private sector Chamber which provides services to Sri Lankan exporters, who make a vital contribution to the economy earning valuable foreign exchange. The Chamber has a membership of over 500 export companies, including some of the biggest export houses in Sri Lanka, and a number of SME exporters.

They are responsible for over half of the foreign exchange earnings of the country.