The World Bank will provide financial assistance to Sri Lanka of USD 600 dollars to meet the payment requirements for essential imports. Sri Lanka has also talked with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance, but the country needs 3 to 4 billion dollars in bridge financing to help meet its essential expenses.
India has helped Sri Lanka by assisting with USD 1.9 billion. Sri Lanka President: Gotabaya Rajapaksa; Prime minister: Mahinda Rajapaksa.