An economic growth of 1.8% is expected in 2024 – State Minister of Finance

State Minister of Finance, Shehan Semasinghe at a Press Briefing held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) today (14), under the theme ‘Collective path to a stable country’ said that the anticipated economic growth for the year 2024 is projected at 1.8% and underscored the government’s paramount commitment to fostering a robust economy during this period.

He highlighted that the budget for the upcoming year places particular emphasis on addressing the needs of government employees and the economically vulnerable families