Ranil Wickremesinghe

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Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP

1/ When I first addressed parliament as President, inflation stood at 70%. It's now down to 54%. Exports have risen to $13b; imports are down to $18b; remittances are up to $4b. Foreign reserves are up to $500m. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 9, 2023

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2/ Sri Lanka relies heavily on indirect taxes. In 2021, direct taxes accounted for 21% of tax revenue, while indirect taxes were 79%. I’ll rectify this disparity. Measures are taken to protect the vulnerable & ensure welfare programs aren’t abused by higher-income earners. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 9, 2023

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2/ We are in the final stages of negotiations with the IMF. India has agreed to debt restructuring & extended financial assurance. We are in direct discussions with China. Paris Club announced its support. The international support is a sign that we are on the right track. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 9, 2023