Sri Lanka, March 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that sufficient fuel stocks are available in the country to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of health services.

He made these remarks in Parliament today (20).

The President noted that even if the country were to completely run out of fuel within two months, reserve stocks have already been secured to maintain health services for up to six weeks. He further stated that instructions have been issued to maintain reserve fuel stocks for essential operations at ports and airports.

He added that, unless the crisis intensifies, measures are in place to safeguard these reserves. Discussions are also ongoing to prevent an economic collapse and to manage the situation effecti...