He pointed out that according to the Central Bank annual report, Sri Lanka's per capita income has increased from US$ 2,922 in 2012 to US$ 3,280 in 2013. It is projected to reach US$ 4,240 by the end of 2015 and up to US$ 7,000 by 2020.

He said that by 2020, the poverty would be reduced to one percent and several other economic indicators and international rankings for Sri Lanka too will improve and the country will definitely be ranked among the top 20 in the Doing Business Index.

Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2014 which commenced on August 05 under the title of "Sri Lanka 2020: Towards the $7000 Per Capita" will conclude today. (ST/KH)