Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued a circular aimed at managing state expenditure within existing fiscal limits and approved government spending ceilings.

This measure is intended to ensure the continuity of essential public services while mitigating the economic impact caused by the prevailing conflict in the Middle East.

The Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, issued this circular to all Ministry Secretaries, Provincial Chief Secretaries, Heads of Special Expenditure Units and Commissions, Heads of Departments, District Secretaries, and Chairmen of State Corporations and Statutory Boards.

The circular states that, considering the limitations on fue...