The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka James Dauris said the UK would continue to promote the rule of law, good governance and democracy, calling them the “golden thread of conditions that drive prosperity all across the world”.
Speaking at the National Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards Ceremony 2015, Mr Dauris said emerging countries such as Sri Lanka will be increasing important in driving global growth and that “putting in place the right policies and reforms will be essential to unlock their full potential for growth”.
“Getting this right is in part the responsibility of governments and I am sure that many of you will have been involved in discussions with your government about what policies and reforms are needed to unlock Sri Lanka’s full potential for growth,” he added.
“These are principles that make not only businesses strong, but that make societies strong,” he concluded.
Read his full address here.
Also see our earlier post:Sri Lankan reforms will grow bilateral trade says US Ambassador (17 Nov 2015)
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