Australia affirmed today its commitment to assist Sri Lanka in overcoming the present economic crisis, in compliance with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) framework.

The pledge to support was made by visiting Minister for Home Affairs of Australia Clare O’Neill when she called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President's House in Colombo.

O'Neil assures her willingness to provide assistance to increase government revenue and also help in the success of the sustainable Energy Generation Programme through her experience in customs administration

She also said that her government is ready to assist in the regulation of fishermen, the promotion of vocational and technical education, and make Sri Lanka a hub for higher education for international students.