COLOMBO (News 1st); New Zealand will be contributing $800,000 to UNICEF Sri Lanka to provide urgent help to Sri Lankan children who have been badly impacted by the country’s economic crisis.

New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta tweeted that New Zealand is working with the international community, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank to help Sri Lanka chart a path towards recovery.

Pleased to announce 🇳🇿 is contributing $800,000 to @UNICEF_SriLanka to provide urgent help to Sri Lankan children who have been badly impacted by the country’s economic crisis. #manaakitanga

— Nanaia Mahuta (@NanaiaMahuta) June 23, 2022

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