INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The World Bank has provided USD 160 million to Sri Lanka to pay for essentials, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told the parliament
today.He said the funds received from the World Bank cannot be utilized to import fuel.However, discussions are underway to consider if the
funds could be used for petroleum purchases, PM Wickremesinghe added.According to the Premier, Sri Lanka is also expecting a similar amount
The World Bank money cannot be used for fuel
At the moment they have given us the money which is for cash transfer
There is some more to come
So we want to ask them whether it is possible at this stage to use some of the money urgently to get petrol
I will also be meeting them today so we will pursue it
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