He said following the Easter carnage, the tourism sector had picked up faster than expected.“We invested a staggering Rs.500 billion to convert Sri Lanka into an export and tourism-oriented nation. We have got a new highway network connecting Colombo, Kandy and Hambantota. We managed to convert Hambantota Port into an active one. More than a thousand acres have been set aside to develop a special economic zone in Hambantota. There will be another zone in Bingiriya,” he said.
On a different note, the premier said the country lost its credibility during the previous regime because it was not possible to obtain loans.He praised the presidential candidate of the UNP led alliance, Sajith Premadasa for being one of the most able members of the government team.