Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that the United Nations is preparing to make a public appeal to the world community on the 9th to assist in providing humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka.
He made the remarks while addressing a special joint sitting of parliament today.
$ 6 billion
He continued, “We need about $ 6 billion over the next six months to sustain the country.
Discussions were held with representatives of international organizations such as the United Nations, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the World Food Program, the United Nations Development Program and the World Health Organization.
Representatives of international organizations agreed to support and assist our country during this difficult time.
The United Nations is set to make a public appeal to the world on the 9th. “