President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Opening of ITC Batnadina Hotel

President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his dedication to fostering an economic landscape in the nation that would prevent future struggles among its citizens.

Emphasizing the swift reconstruction of the economy within a mere two-year span, he underscored his resolve to elevate the standard of living by fortifying the economy’s resilience. These remarks were made during the Ceremonial Opening of the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel. Located in the Galle Face Green, this luxurious hotel marks the first venture outside India by the ITC Hotel Group.

President Wickremesinghe extended a warm welcome, stating, “ITC welcome to Sri Lanka.” He highlighted the prominent hotels in the vicinity, including the historic Galle Face Hotel, which is  bestowed as the first five-star hotel in Asia, the Taj Hotel from India, and the Shangri-La Hotel from Singapore. He emphasized the significance of the newly established ITC Ratnadipa Hotel, positioned among these esteemed establishments by its height. He mentioned the forthcoming Cinnamon Life project located behind the hotel.