During the Q&A session of the special media briefing convened at the CBSL to present the second Monetary Policy Review of 2024, the Governor spoke of his duty towards his employees as the head of the institution.

Speaking further, he commented that the Central Bank’s duty towards the country includes implementation of the monetary policy, and maintaining the stability of the banking system under the CBSL Act, adding that “as the head of the institution, I have a separate duty towards my staff members.”

Responding to media queries, Dr. Weerasinghe underscored that it is the responsibility of institutions, both public and private, to ‘look after’ their employees, within their legal framework and capacity, at times like these.