2026-02-20 / Oral Question: Investments received after November 2024 (Q.No. 11/2025) and procedural matter
Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka
2026-02-20
## Summary The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, on behalf of the Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana, posed a written question to the Minister of Finance, Planning and Development seeking detailed information on foreign investments received by Sri Lanka from November 2024 to the present. The question requests a comprehensive breakdown covering the specific amounts and countries of origin of investments, their total value in US Dollars, the operational status of investment projects, and explanations for any projects that have not yet commenced. The question implicitly seeks accountability regarding the government's investment attraction performance during the specified period.
asked the Minister of Finance, Planning and Development:
(a) Will he inform this House -
(i) the investments received after November, 2024 to date, including the specific amounts and their countries of origin;
(ii) the total value of those investments from such countries, in US Dollars;
(iii) as to which of the aforementioned investment projects have already commenced operations; and
(iv) the reasons for the non-commencement of the remaining projects?
(b) If not, why?