In a gazette notification, President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has brought several institutions under the Dhammika Perera, Minister of Investment Promotion.

Institutions brought under him include Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, Colombo Port City Economic Commission, Projects related to Colombo Port City, Department of Immigration and Emigration, Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Pvt.) Limited, Techno Park Development Company (Pvt.) Limited and Information Technology Parks

Apart from promoting foreign direct investment and private sector investments in Sri Lanka, the minister is also tasked with formulating policies, strategies, programmes and projects to increase regional trade.

Under the care of Dhammika, the Colombo Port City is expected to be developed into a hub of international businesses. He is also expected to promote the Lotus Tower into a tourist centre which then is expected to contribute to economic advancement.