The Budget 2025 will be presented to Parliament in February or March next year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced this evening.

Addressing the inaugural General Election rally of the National People’s Power (NPP) in Tangalle, Dissanayake stated that the Vote on Account will be presented in December.

He noted that the new budget is likely to include salary increments for state sector employees and an allowance for schoolchildren.

Dissanayake also mentioned that the government will renegotiate several agreements that are disadvantageous for the country, and the relevant parties have already been informed about this.