The island nation’s budget was currently unsustainable, Ali Sabry told a parliament session, adding he expected to bring in a new budget.
Published on May 04, 2022 12:05 PM IST
Sri Lanka’s finance minister said on Wednesday the country was in talks with the World Bank to extend its support by $300 million to $700 million.
The island nation’s budget was currently unsustainable, Ali Sabry told a parliament session, adding he expected to bring in a new budget.
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