By Asoka S. Seneviratne –“We did not inherit a clean slate—we inherited the ashes of corruption, debt, and betrayal. With wide-ranging reforms aimed at transparency, accountability, and people-centered governance, the NPP has marked a decisive break from the failures of the past and placed Sri Lanka on a new path toward transformation. The most explicit recognition of these efforts came from Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings, which upgraded Sri Lanka from “default” to “CCC+”. Sri Lanka has also re-emerged globally, securing stronger ties with India, China, and regional partners, while doubling foreign direct investment. The journey is far from over, but under AKD’s vision and wisdom, “Sri Lanka now walks a path that cannot be broken.