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Govt to bolster ties with the Middle East seeking fuel aid
Sri Lanka is now making every effort to cement diplomatic ties with The Middle East tainted since 2014 and thereafter in 2021 anti muslim violence in 2014 with the aim of obtaining assistance to avert critical fuel crisis in the country.
UK recognises Sri Lanka’s current economic challenges
The United Kingdom recognises the difficult economic situation in Sri Lanka and welcomes the start of in-depth discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on reforms needed to bring the economy back to a sustainable path, the British Minister claimed. .
Two finance companies fined Rs.1.5 mn for violating Central Bank rules
Two finance companies have been filed a total of Rs.1.5 million by the Central Bank (CB) for violating anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations imposed by the banking regulator (CB). The fines were imposed in September 2021.
US delegation requests Intl. Banks to provide assistance to procure medicines, essentials
The visiting high-level US diplomatic delegation has assured that they will support by requesting international banks to assist Sri Lanka when issuing Letters of Credit (LC) to obtain medicines and essential commodities, President's Media Unit said.
US President announces $20 million aid to strengthen SL food security
At the G7 Summit today (June 28), President of the United States Joe Biden announced $20 million in additional assistance to strengthen food security in Sri Lanka.