Sri Lanka transfers 160 million USD to poor and vulnerable people’s welfare in past 6 months
|

Sri Lanka transfers 160 million USD to poor and vulnerable people’s welfare in past 6 months

Colombo, December 21, 2023: The Sri Lankan government’s commitment to social welfare continues, with over 51.9 billion rupees (approximately 160 million USD) disbursed to 1.4 million needy families under the Aswesuma program in the past six months. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe announced this significant milestone today, highlighting the ongoing support for vulnerable populations….

Foreign Exchange Boost: Sri Lanka Surges Towards Recovery with $787 Million Aid Injection
|

Foreign Exchange Boost: Sri Lanka Surges Towards Recovery with $787 Million Aid Injection

Colombo, December 21, 2023 (Daily Reporter): Sri Lanka’s economic horizons are brightening as a much-needed international aid package of $787 million bolsters its foreign exchange reserves and fuels optimism for a sustained recovery. This month alone, the island nation received disbursements of $337 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), $200 million from the World…