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SRI LANKA and the World Bank have signed an $80.5m additional financing to help the country access and distribute Covid-19 vaccines. The agreement, which happened on Thursday (13), is expected to strengthen the country’s vaccination system and pandemic response.
Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Sajith Attygalle signed on behalf of Sri Lankan government while the World Bank country director for Sri Lanka Faris Hadad-Zervos signed on behalf of the organization.
“Solidarity and support of all stakeholders is key to fight this pandemic,” said Hadad-Zervos. “The World Bank remains responsive to the health priorities of Sri Lanka as well as emergency needs. Effective deployment of the vaccines will help Sri Lanka protect people, build human capital and facilitate inclusive economic recovery.”
