PM to give detailed explanation of financial crisis to the nation on Monday
15 May 2022 11:19 pm
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that he will provide a full explanation of the financial crisis faced by the country tomorrow and the measures being taken to purchase the essential supplies.
In a statement on his Twitter account, Wickremesinghe said,
"There is a lot to be done and undone. We are prioritizing matters, rest assured they shall be addressed as early as possible. We have managed to get things moving in the last 48 hours. I will provide a full explanation of the financial crisis faced by the country tomorrow (16)."
The Prime Minister further said,
Fuel: Given the dollar scarcity at banks, we are exploring other options of securing the necessary funds to pay for the coming week's fuel requirements.
LP Gas: The government has secured payments for an LP Gas consignment which will begin to unload and distribute as early as possible.
Medicine, Food and Fertilizer: At the conclusion of our meeting today, The World Bank and ADB have pledged support to assist in procuring essentials items.
21st Amendment: This will be taken up for discussion with the Attorney General's Department tomorrow and then be presented to Cabinet for approval.