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Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
8) Public service must be viewed from a different angle. Our mission is to create a public service that will enable a citizen to receive immediate and efficient services throughout their lives without any hassle. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
7) Public service efficiency and productivity have fallen with no obligation to perform their duties due to the provision of unlimited employment in the public service. Therefore, the public sector needs to be completely restructured and reformed. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
6) Our current systems are not working well and need to be overhauled, which we are doing now. The interim budget is the first step in rebuilding the system. Once we have taken that step, we will implement a modern system and install safeguards against future calamities — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
5) I am in constant consultation with Foreign Ambassadors, UN Agencies and the World Food Program. I had conversations with the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, the President of the United Arab Emirates, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
4) Many government agencies lack financial management and have not adhered to treasury guidelines. The government is unable to cover the losses of State-Owned Enterprises and the debt burden cannot be borne by State Banks. We need to return to the 2019 tax system to recover. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
3) Our harvest has been declining over the past few months. Around $150M is required for our monthly food imports. We require around $600m a year to ensure an adequate supply fertilizer for our local and export crops. We are working on international assistance to obtain this. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
2) The country spends $500 million on Fuel and $40 million on gas monthly. The next three weeks will be a difficult but we are trying to ensure the shortages fuel and gas will end. Let’s face these difficult three weeks united and with patience. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
1) I trust everyone understands the crisis our country faces. Our primary focus is economic stability. We must set aside traditional political ideologies and make every effort to rebuild the country. Every citizen should play a role in this effort. We need to revive the economy. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
Correction: Juncture — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
I thank Former Speaker @KaruOnline for agreeing to work together on the Parliament committees. His expertise will undoubtedly benefit our efforts to strengthen the Parliament. This step is greatly appreciated and I encourage others to come together at this crucial junction. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
Our problems would get worse before they get better. We need to stabilize the economy and think a new on how we plan our economic recovery. Our national strategy should focus around an export oriented economy. #SriLanka https://t.co/4kpT8MLnRl — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
The second round of discussions with the Party Leaders was convened today and a general consensus was reached regarding the 21st Amendment. However, the amendment may be subject to revisions based on the Supreme Court determination regarding the SJB constitutional amendment. https://t.co/ft2poddIRS — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
6. I met and thanked the Petrol Shed Owners Association for their hard work in the face of fuel shortages. 2 shipments are due on 16th and 21st June. An addition to existing Indian Credit Line for fuel is under review. The Sapugaskanda refinery has started refining furnace oil. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
5. I also met with the All Island Three-Wheeler Drivers and Owner's Association. They have requested for options of electric three-wheelers and charging stations powered by solar power. I have instructed my Ministry Secretary to study this proposal and revert with a report. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
4. Priority is given to overcome the food scarcity by securing fertiliser and compiling a food security program. In the event of any excess crops, those would be provided to vulnerable groups at a concessionary rate. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
3. Debt restructuring has begun, following the appointment of financial and legal advisors. Our relations with Japan had broken down, we are working on repairing the relationship and regaining their confidence. We are also in the process of negotiating a bridging loan with India — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
2. Discussions with the IMF are proceeding and we expect negotiations to conclude by the end of the month. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
1. I met with representatives from the Joint Chambers and explained that the Government was targeting US $5bn this year for repayments, plus a further US $1bn to bolster the country's reserves. https://t.co/Btjh3LmZqX — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
During a discussion with @BorisJohnson today, I briefed him on the situation in Sri Lanka. He pledged to support us especially in the fields of tackling climate change and assisting Sri Lanka in becoming an export oriented open economy. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
https://t.co/aFqyLdfxJD — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
There are articles prepared on this matter. I appreciate that a number of other organizations have made similar proposals. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
There is a system in place to control the Government through the Cabinet, to examine the work of the President, to oversee the work of the political affairs through the National Council and to oversee the financial affairs and other matters of the other fifteen committees. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
According to the new system we have proposed The President, The Cabinet of Ministers, The National Council and the 15 Committees including the Oversight Committees are accountable to Parliament. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
5. National Council •This includes the Speaker, Prime Minister, Opposition Leader and the leaders of the major parties and has the power to summon the Cabinet and the Chairmen of Committees. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
•In addition, we hope to involve people with expertise in specific fields in this work. Through this work, young people will be able to learn about problems and provide solutions to them on their own. •They will be able to contest elections if they wish to do so. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
4. Youth representatives for 15 committees •I propose 4 youth reps to each of these 15 committees. 1 to be appointed by the Youth Parliament. The other 3 from the protesting and other activist groups. •The methodology for this can be decided by the youth organizations. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
3. Ten Oversight committees •These can be appointed by parliament under standing order 111. The Chairman of these committees will be appointed by backbencher MPs and not ministers. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
2. Strengthening powers of committees (Continued): •We are working to establish two new Committees on Monetary Affairs. We will appoint a Legal and Methodological Committee to look into the matter. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
2. Strengthening powers of committees: •There are 3 Committees on Government Finance at present; The Public Finance Committee, The Accounts Committee and The Committee on Public Enterprises. •There have been many proposals to strengthen the powers of these 3 Committees. — PolitiTweet.org
Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP
1. Strengthening Parliament Powers: •Following the example of countries such as the United Kingdom, New Zealand and India, we are proposing a stronger and more powerful law to strengthen Parliament to exercise monetary powers — PolitiTweet.org
