Colombo, May 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka and the World Bank have signed an $80.5 million additional financing deal to help the island nation access and distribute Covid-19 vaccines and to strengthen the country's inoculatio system and pandemic response.
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2021-05-15 14:05:56 GMT2021-05-15 22:05:56(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
COLOMBO, May 15 (Xinhua) Sri Lanka and the World Bank have signed an 80.5-million-U.S. dollar additional financing to help Sri Lanka access and distribute COVID-19 vaccines and to strengthen the country s vaccination system and pandemic response, a statement from the World Bank said on Saturday.
Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank country director for Sri Lanka, said the World Bank remained responsive to the health priorities of Sri Lanka as well as emergency needs.
Effective deployment of the vaccines would help Sri Lanka protect people, build human capital and facilitate inclusive economic recovery, Faris said.
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Posted on May 14th, 2021
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The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank on Thursday (May 13) signed a USD 80.5 million additional financing to help Sri Lanka access and distribute COVID-19 vaccines and to strengthen the country’s vaccination system and pandemic response.
Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Sajith Attygalle signed on behalf of the Government and Faris World Bank Country Director for Sri Lanka Hadad-Zervos signed on behalf of the World Bank.
Solidarity and support of all stakeholders is key to fight this pandemic,” said Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank Country Director for Sri Lanka. 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”