Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in his capacity as the finance minister, has instructed the Central Bank officials to implement necessary measures to minimize the difficulties faced by the pandemic-hit borrowers when recovering loan dues from them.

A meeting chaired by PM Rakapaksa was held at the Temple Trees earlier today (June 16) to discuss the current economic situation of the country.

The Central Bank representatives have briefed the prime minister on maintain a robust economy in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak.

The focus of the meeting fell on the issues faced by people who have obtained financial loans during a pandemic situation. Accordingly, PM Rajapaksa directed the Central Bank officials to take st...