10 February 2022 03:21 pm Views - 2212
Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today requested that the true situation of the foreign reserves in the country and monthly economic situation reports be presented to Parliament.
He stated that allegations have emerged that once the SWAP facilities and Credit Lines are removed our current foreign reserves are below US $1bn.
Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardene said new provisions has to be made for such an eventually. "Mid year financial reviews are currently tabled in the House as per the standing orders. One wonders whether the oppositin wants this amended. It is the party leaders who should decide on it" Mr. Gunawardene said. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)