Japan has donated 388 tonnes of canned worth 300 million yen (519 million rupees_ for Sri Lanka’s school meals scheme for the next two years, which is supported by the World Food Program
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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