The main role of the government is not to engage in business activities, emphasizes Industry Minister Sunil Handunnetti. Although some have expressed the opinion that the government should do business, the Minister points out that it is not a practical reality for a government to do business.
According to Minister Handunnetti, the real role of the government is to provide the necessary facilities to those who do business. He further stated that the role of a government includes determining tax policies, providing technical and financial facilities as well as resolving the problems of the business community.
He says that the primary focus of a government should be to create and maintain a business environment and not to directly conduct business. He expressed these views while addressing a function. .