Sri Lanka Determined to Stay Off Global Financial Watchlists, Says PM
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1 min readFrom 2 outlets- Newsfirst reports that Amarasuriya spoke during Sri Lanka's third mutual evaluation by the Asia-Pacific Group.
- Newsfirst says she identified corruption as a threat to economic and national stability.
- Ada Derana reports that she stressed effective institutions and regulations as foundations of financial-system strength.
- Ada Derana reports that she highlighted Sri Lanka's progress in combating financial crime.
Newsfirst reports that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya addressed Sri Lanka's third mutual evaluation by the Asia-Pacific Group, and said the country was determined to remain off global financial watchlists.
Newsfirst reports that Amarasuriya described corruption as a major threat to economic stability and to the stability of the country. The report links her comments to the evaluation, which concerns Sri Lanka's measures to address financial crime.
Ada Derana reports that Amarasuriya said the strength of the country's financial system depends on effective institutions and regulations. Ada Derana also reports that she pointed to progress in combating financial crime.
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