Australia pledges a further $25 million in emergency help to Sri Lanka, bringing the total to $75 million.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a statement that the assistance will be utilized to meet urgent food and health care needs in the South Asian country, which is currently facing its worst economic crisis in 70 years.
"During this challenging period, Australia stands with the people of Sri Lanka, especially those experiencing severe hardship," Wong said.
With the latest assistance, Australia has so far provided $75 million through UN agencies to help the Island nation provide food, health, and nutrition services, access to safe water, and essential support for those at risk, including women and children, the statement said.
The island nation of Sri Lanka, housing 22 million people is going through its worst economic crisis since it gained independence in 1948. The country has defaulted on its debts; faces an acute shortage of fuel, medicines, and soaring food commodity rates.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a statement that the assistance will be utilized to meet urgent food and health care needs in the South Asian country, which is currently facing its worst economic crisis in 70 years.
"During this challenging period, Australia stands with the people of Sri Lanka, especially those experiencing severe hardship," Wong said.
With the latest assistance, Australia has so far provided $75 million through UN agencies to help the Island nation provide food, health, and nutrition services, access to safe water, and essential support for those at risk, including women and children, the statement said.
The island nation of Sri Lanka, housing 22 million people is going through its worst economic crisis since it gained independence in 1948. The country has defaulted on its debts; faces an acute shortage of fuel, medicines, and soaring food commodity rates.
