Energy Ministry to borrow USD 1 bn to pay local loans

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Energy Ministry to borrow USD 1 bn to pay local loans

The Government has decided to obtain a loan of USD 1 billion from international private lending agencies to set off interest payments for loans obtained from two state banks to purchase fuel.

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/210620/news/energy-ministry-to-borrow-usd-1-bn-to-pay-local-loans-447024.html

Sunday Times

2021-06-20

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