COLOMBO, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held talks on Monday with Takafumi Kadono, country director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Resident Mission in Sri Lanka, focusing on its ongoing commitment to support Sri Lanka's economic and social development, the president's media division (PMD) said.
During the meeting, the ADB reaffirmed its dedication to continuing its projects in Sri Lanka, with particular emphasis on bolstering key sectors crucial to the nation's recovery. Tourism was identified as a critical sector that holds immense potential for Sri Lanka's economic growth, the PMD said.
Dissanayake highlighted the importance of promoting tourism in the northern region, requesting the ADB's specific support to develop this area. The ADB delegation expressed its willingness to collaborate and provide resources for this initiative, according to the PMD.
The ADB also expressed keen interest in aiding the development of Sri Lanka's energy sector, small-scale entrepreneurs, and financial sector, emphasizing their role in fostering sustainable economic growth, the PMD added. ■