Minister of Housing and Samurdhi, Sajith Premadasa called on, and held a special discussion with Venerable Maduluwawe Sobhitha Thero at the Kotte Shri Naga Viharaya.

The discussion was held on the future plans of the Ministry of Housing and Samurdhi.

The Minister was blessed by the Venerable Sobhitha Thero after the Minister arrived at the Naga Viharaya in Kotte.

Thereafter, the Venerable thero advised the Minster on the future plans of the Ministry.

The Minister expressed the following views after calling on the venerable thera:

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I hope to make this Ministry, the Ministry of Housing and Samurdhi, a supreme institution functioning under the topic of good governance. This Ministry is an institution that provides shelter for those who do not have a roof over their heads. The Ministry of Housing and Samurdhi will be key in eradicating poverty from among the people of this country.

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