Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Trump administration announced that all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally with effect from the 07 February 2025. The announcement raised concerns that this action will significantly affect humanitarian aid initiatives worldwide.

Meanwhile, expressing views in this regard, Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa vowed that government will continue USAID-funded projects in Sri Lanka with alternative sources of funding.

Responding to a question raised by a journalist during the Cabinet press conference, Dr. Jayatissa noted: "If our government had made this decision, I could have responded. Let's see how this works out for us. We will have to find alternatives i...