President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told a visiting US business delegation that Sri Lanka investments are secure under the current government, and outlined plans for new legal safeguards and streamlined policies to attract and protect foreign capital.
President Dissanayake assures investors as new laws and protections are advanced to boost confidence.
President Anura Kumaka Dissanayake on Saturday emphasized that Sri Lanka investments are now protected under a strengthened legal and institutional framework, signaling a renewed push to attract foreign capital. Speaking at the Presidential Secretariat with a delegation of prominent U.S. business leaders, the president said the government has corrected past irregularities and is drafting laws within a democratic framework to ensure transparency, stability and investor protection.
The president said that attracting foreign investment remains a top priority and described a package of measures designed to expand opportunities and facilitate investor operations. Central to that effort, he noted, is a forthcoming Investment Protection Act intended to provide clearer legal recourse and stronger guarantees for both foreign and domestic investors. Dissanayake also highlighted related reforms to modernize public services, deepen digitalization to remove technological barriers and strengthen diplomatic relations to support trade and investment links.
Addressing concerns about political and social cohesion, the president said the government is working to build national unity beyond ethnic and religious divisions as part of creating a predictable environment for business. He argued that stable governance, a transparent legal regime and efficient public administration are essential to restoring investor confidence and sustaining long-term capital inflows.
The visiting U.S. delegation included senior figures from private equity and policy circles who came to assess Sri Lanka’s business environment, legal framework and market opportunities. Accompanying the president at the meeting were key government officials, including the Labour Minister who also serves as Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and senior presidential advisers, underlining the administration’s focus on investment outreach.
Officials stressed that the suspension of past irregular practices and the introduction of clearer protections will reduce regulatory uncertainty and support higher-quality investment. The government’s approach combines legal reform with practical measures to ease operations for investors, such as streamlined approvals and enhanced cooperation between ministries and regulators.
If implemented as described, the package of reforms and the Investment Protection Act could accelerate foreign direct investment into strategic sectors and provide stronger safeguards for existing investors. Market observers will watch closely for legislative drafts and implementing regulations, as well as concrete steps to translate verbal assurances into measurable policy changes. For now, the government’s message is clear: Sri Lanka investments are a priority and the state is moving to secure the legal and administrative conditions needed to attract and protect capital.