President finalizes 2025 budget proposals ahead of Parliament presentation

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to present the inaugural budget of the National People’s Power government for 2025 to Parliament on February 17. He recently reviewed the final draft of the budget during a meeting attended by key government officials, including the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. The budget aims to address various sectors and is a significant step for the new administration as it seeks to implement its financial strategies. This preparation follows a preliminary discussion involving multiple ministers and senior officials focused on finalizing budget proposals. The upcoming budget presentation is highly anticipated as it will outline the government's fiscal policies and priorities for the coming year. The discussions and reviews leading up to the budget are indicative of the government’s commitment to transparency and public engagement in financial planning.