Economic expansion he said largely came from growth in the services, industrial agricultural sectors and the use of more hydro power generation.
The country also shipped more clothes, tea and leather products to overseas markets.
"The services sector is doing very well, particularly the telecommunications sector which is largely private sector driven," he said.
Sri Lanka's exports earnings for the four months to April rose 4.0-percent, while import bill surged 17.5 percent due to higher oil related costs, the Central Bank said last month.
However, the deficit was somewhat contained as Sri Lankans residing abroad sent home 221 million dollars – up 28 percent during the three-months to March.
Sri Lanka's balance of payments (BOP) has recorded a 197 million dollar surplus for the