State Minister for Finance Dr. Ranjith Siambalapitiya says that the budget deficit has decreased by 63.8% in the first five months of this year compared to the first five months of last year.
The minister pointed out that there was a budget gap of 1014 billion rupees between January 1 and May 31, 2023. The minister also mentions that the budget gap has decreased to 366 billion rupees during the same period of this year.
He emphasized that the country was able to reach this situation as a result of moving forward through a proper economic program.
