Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya delivered a frank assessment of the recent cyclone and floods at the Ceylon Chamber Economic Summit, assuring that the Government’s reform path and Budget 2026 growth targets remain intact.

She said the immediate focus is restoring daily life while accelerating medium term reforms in areas such as State owned enterprises, trade facilitation and digital transformation.

The Premier urged international visitors not to cancel travel, noting that most tourism zones remain safe. She said repeated flooding results from decades of poor planning and stressed that the Rebuild Sri Lanka vision will reshape climate resilience.

Acknowledging the severe human and infrastructure losses, she praised the resilience of affected communities and the support of international partners. She added that food security measures, including temporary easing of imports, are being considered.

The Prime Minister appealed to the private sector to stay committed to the country’s long term economic direction.