President discusses entrepreneur-friendly budget proposals with COYLE

Deputy Chairman of COYLE, Wasantha de Silva, presents a memento to President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees.

Members of the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) met President Mahinda Rajapaksa to discuss plans for young entrepreneurs and local industries. Assurances were given that COYLE will extend its fullest support to President Rajapaksa to make Sri Lanka conducive for business, an attraction for foreign direct investments and a major economic hub in the Asian Region.

The meeting was held at Temple Trees. Secretary to the President, Lalith Weeratunga and Secretary to the Treasury Dr. P. B.Jayasundera also participated in the meeting.

Entrepreneurs create wealth for society and the nation. They add value to indigenous raw material and talents and create employment opportunities and their contribution to the national economy is substantial. Economic policies conducive to promote entrepreneurs and enterprises should bring positive results to the country and the public, said, Chairman COYLE Nayana Dehigama. In uncertain market conditions, as individuals the challenges and risks faced by entrepreneurs in the process of wealth creation are enormous, he said.