Central Bank begs for dollars from expatriates!

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has sought the assistance of all expatriate Sri Lankans and donors to minimize the hardships faced by the people due to the declining foreign exchange reserves.

In a statement on its official Facebook page, the Central Bank gave an assurance that the foreign exchange donations would be used only for the importation of essential commodities such as medicines, fuel and food.

The Central Bank Governor has also appointed a committee comprising three senior officers to ensure that the foreign exchange remittances and its utilization is done in a transparent manner.

The Central Bank has announced that information regarding the donations can be obtained by emailing the Central Bank on fdacc@cbsl.lk or sending a message to WhatsApp on 076 83 15 782.