Statments from Chambers

Victory heralds surge in economic growth

The Business Chamber of Commerce (BCC) while congratulating the new Government has called on it to steer the country on the path of free enterprise.

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The Business Chamber of Commerce extends its warmest congratulations to the United National Front on winning the general elections.

The United National Front being a progressive democratic force will have a clear vision and policy designed to steer this nation on the path of free enterprise. The private sector which this Chamber represents has complete confidence in the new government's ability to bring about progress.

Our chamber is full of hope that the government will launch a cohesive program of economic advancement with emphasis on coordination and cooperation with the private sector and institution's such as Chambers of Commerce, which act as catalysts of growth.

The Business Chamber of Commerce reiterates its confidence on the vision and ability of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet of Ministers, a blend of youth and professionalism, to take this island nation towards new frontiers of economic resurgence within a framework of transparency and good governance.

Investigations on corruption should continue

The Ceylon Chamber Commerce in a media release said it is extremely important to continue investigations on corruption as it had brought about an unproductive and unhealthy situation with serious socio-political and economic impediments.

It began impacting the underpinning social value system in Sri Lanka and rational and productive use of resources. Projects that have no or little economic or social importance were designed and implemented to meet the aspirations of individuals, with cascading impact on the national economy.

The Chamber considers it important to completely stop the continuity or possible resurgence of that culture and, therefore, investigation and dealing with wrong doers, in terms of the law is very important.