<p>Sri Lanka has called upon state sector employees to donate their wages from May to reduce the government’s budget deficit.</p>
<p>In a letter addressed to all state bodies, P.B. Jayasundara, the President’s Secretary, stated:</p>
<p>“The government requires at least Rs 100 billion to pay the salaries and allowances of state servants”</p>
<p>“For some donating their entire salary would be difficult. Therefore, I believe, that at least half, a week’s salary or a day’s pay can be contributed,”</p>
<p>“It will also relieve the pressure faced by the country’s debt management process.”</p>
<p>The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on Sri Lanka’s economy, crippling its exports. Sri Lanka also has over 4.8 billion US dollars to repay this year.</p>
<p>Read more from <a href="https://www.newsfirst.lk/2020/05/06/govt-requests-state-sector-employee…;">News First Lk.</a></p>
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