Civil society group Justice for All has requested a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and senior government officials to discuss pressing socio‑economic challenges facing Sri Lanka.
In an open letter dated April 10, Convenor M. A. Sumanthiran outlined concerns raised during a consultation held on April 7, which examined the impact of the war in West Asia on Sri Lanka’s foreign policy, economy, education, health, and food security.
The letter emphasized the need for national preparedness and public information to address short, medium, and long‑term challenges.
Key recommendations included adopting a neutral foreign policy with humanitarian considerations, strengthening economic planning, decentralizing decision‑making in education and health, and urgent measures to safeguard food security amid global supply chain disruptions.
Justice for All noted that similar initiatives were undertaken during the 2022 economic crisis to foster dialogue and consensus, and expressed hope that the government would engage constructively in the upcoming discussions. (Newswire)
