A discussion between members of the Federation of University lecturers Association (FUTA) and President Anura Dissanayake was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (13). At the meeting, the university lecturers apprised the President of the challenges they are facing and discussed the possibilities of providing solutions to them.
The President pointed out that Sri Lanka is already engaged in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, and that the government is adhering to the guidelines and parameters recommended by it. Accordingly, this year’s budget proposals have been prepared with a focus on revenue and expenditure constraints, and priority has been given to education and health services. It was also emphasized that despite these financial constraints, the government has implemented the largest increase in the basic salary of public sector employees.
The President assured that the government is fully aware of the challenges faced by all professional groups and is committed to sensitively addressing them while protecting the rights of all individuals.
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing Anura Karunathilaka, President of the Federation of University Teachers’ Unions Dr. Anuruddha Karunaratne, Secretary Senior Lecturer Charudatta B. Illangasinghe and several officers of the union also attended the meeting.
Presidential Media Division (PMD)