He made these remarks at a special meeting on discussing the professional issues of the Samurdhi Managers held on Tuesday (Aug. 23) at the Presidential Secretariat.

The discussion, in which all related parties took part, focused on the issues faced by the Samurdhi Managers and the solutions to be given to them.

President Sirisena directed the officials to take quick action in this regard. He also inquired about the measures taken to solve these measures.

They also discussed about the current situation of the Divi Neguma Development Department and the issues arisen there.

Minister of Social Empowerment and Welfare S. B. Dissanayake and the Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake also participated.