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Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
The IMF program will be imperative to improving Sri Lanka's standing in and access to international capital markets… https://t.co/uMzwUE95Zj — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
The IMF program is critical to achieving this vision, and we are committed to successfully completing it to achieve… https://t.co/Give7Xd3Sw — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
Since taking office, I have prioritised economic stability & achieving sustainable debt levels. We have made tough… https://t.co/ca65zyMgxr — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
We look to get the economy back on track for the long term through prudent fiscal management and our ambitious reform agenda. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
In the 75 years of Sri Lanka's independence, there has never been a more critical period for our economic future. I… https://t.co/TLwDhgvq3k — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
I thank the IMF for approving Sri Lanka’s program under the Extended Fund Facility. We are committed to full tran… https://t.co/sM9k40EZZh — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
I encourage both bilateral and private creditors to strengthen the coordination between themselves and engage const… https://t.co/3ZxSxNgMUz — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
In my open letter addressed to Sri Lanka’s external creditors, I made a strong commitment to maintain full transpar… https://t.co/OSMsPvI4oK — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
I will submit a new draft on the Government's way forward and road map. After Parliament reaches an agreement, I will present long-and mid-term plans. I thank the National Assembly and Parliament committees for their reports. We were able to complete the work within eight months. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
I invite the opposition to join me in stabilising the economy. GDP should be evaluated by June. We can then accordingly decide on holding General and Presidential Elections. I will table the IMF agreement in parliament upon approval & house can approve or offer an alternative. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
LKR is appreciating. If country faced a state of anarchy on July 9, we’d be in dire straits. I'm grateful to military & police for upholding peace—by maintaining public order,we’ve come so far to having fuel, power, & $ in reserves—we can’t allow sinister forces to destabilise SL — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
I request influential groups, political parties, voluntary organisations, trade unions, professionals & everyone else to support economic reforms to move forward. If you disrupt the ongoing progress, the consequences will be dire, as unrest could lead to unprecedented woes. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
The agreement with the IMF is a crucial step in restoring our economy. It's not a question of whether we should or shouldn't go for it, but simply that we must. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
Any violation of the agreement with IMF could result in SL's collaboration with all financial institutions being discontinued. Annual payments of approximately Rs.6-7b of loans are due until 2029; thus, SL needs IMF to lead agreed debt sustainability discussions with creditors. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
I spoke with IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva & US Sec of the Treasury Janet Yellen. Letter of assurance from Exim Bank of China was received. I, together with the Governor of CB, signed the agreement & sent it to IMF—a response is expected this month, followed by funds from WB & ADB. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
I’ve been heading discussions with IMF since mid-22 concerning SL’s BoP, fiscal & foreign exchange crisis. We negotiated a staff-level agreement with IMF by September 22, & worked with India, China & The Paris Club to obtain their assurances last January. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
5/ The economy is my top priority. We will not have a country if the economy does not develop. There is one question we should focus on. Is it possible to keep the constitution while losing the country? Only if the country is protected can the constitution be protected. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
4/ I agree there should be a Select Committee Inquiry into who is responsible for destroying the economy. The Opposition should have ensured this, but they did not do so. I have requested the Prime Minister to take steps to have this appointed by the third week of March. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
3/ As we do not have all the necessary funds, we have to prioritise disbursements. We have allocated 20b to distribute rice to 2.8m families, pensions for retirees & relief for small businesses facing bankruptcy. Parliament can Inform me if they want these payments delayed. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
2/ We are yet to have clarity on the election cost—EC estimated it at 10B rupees but requested 6B. The police have requested higher than the estimates. I've asked the Finance Ministry to study them and submit an accurate budget, as we can't afford ad hoc payments right now. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
1/ We are facing an economic crisis, and we need to plan our spending carefully. Budgets are made for the whole year, so we can't release funds on an ad hoc basis. We have to keep a reserve in case the IMF funds for which we are negotiating aren't received in March as expected. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
5/ Funding requests have been received from officials who have not obtained the required legal authorisation. Such demands cannot be met as doing so would expose those complying to disciplinary action. Violating rules of good governance would lead to further instability. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
4/ The EC has failed to follow the rules of governance in handling the LG Elections. It has not maintained notes and minutes of its meetings. There was no quorum at the meeting that made a decision on the date of the election, thus raising questions about its validity. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
3/ AG PM and I met with the EC not to postpone Elections but to request unity in decision-making as there was disagreement about action being taken, and even on the key dates in the election process AG was informed that the EC does not have minutes of the meetings held — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
2/ Under transitional provisions to the constitution passed by the House, the members of the EC ceased to function. It is only a temporary commission accountable to Parliament, and they should have engaged with Parliament to prevent procedural defects. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
1/ On 23rd Jan, I highlighted in Parliament the issues regarding the LG Elections. In this economic crisis, expenditure has to be within Admin and Financial Regulations. As stated, I am not involved in electioneering. My priority is to rescue our economy for a stable country. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
I don't have a political group in this parliament. As President, I represent the entire nation. I don’t engage in party politics. I’ll implement these proposals through Parliament. Let's unite consensually & move forward democratically to support the recovery of the nation. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
Deception & lies are not suitable for the future. Change must begin within ourselves & all should change for the better. Parliamentary Oversight Committees are established to ensure this. Youth representatives are yet to be appointed. I urge parliament to do so at the earliest. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
The central government is alleged to have curtailed the powers of provincial councils in the fields of education & health. We envision new laws that will empower provincial councils in a unitary state. There will be no division of the country. Police powers will remain unchanged. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
We're speeding up the process of tracking down missing persons & strengthening the Office on Missing Persons. We’re focusing on people who have been imprisoned for their involvement in terrorist activities for years without trial & taking steps to release them systematically. — PolitiTweet.org
