Sri Lanka Aims To Attract Up To USD 2 Billion In Foreign Investment This Year

Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando says that the goal is to attract between USD 1.5 and USD 2 billion in foreign investment this year.

He added that foreign investment exceeding USD 1 billion have flowed into the country in 2025.

He said that although economic growth had initially been forecast at around 3.5%, the year ended with a growth rate of 5%. 

He emphasized that Looking ahead to 2026, the government has allocated Rs. 4,480 billion for public investment, with a strong focus on implementation, particularly in building critical national infrastructure. 

He also highlighted that, as part of the disaster relief package, significant priority has been given to infrastructure development. 

Of the total Rs. 500 billion allocated for the package, he noted that Rs. 250 billion has been specifically earmarked for infrastructure-related projects to accelerate economic growth.