Ranil to visit North to inspect ongoing development work

27 May, 2018

Prime Minister?Ranil Wickremesinghe is to visit the North tomorrow to inspect ongoing development work, the Prime Minister’s office said.

The Prime Minister’s office said that?Wickremesinghe will visit the Kilinochchi and Jaffna districts during his inspection tour.

Wickremesinghe hopes to inspect the progress on the resettlement process, construction of new houses for the war displaced, return of lands and look at any shortcomings.

He is also expected to have discussions with officials on the state of programs to provide employment to youth in the area.

The Prime Minister’s office said that Government Ministers, officials and provincial council members are also expected to attend meetings with the Prime Minister during the visit. (Colombo Gazette)

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