The correct answer is $48 million. Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed that the U. N. seeks to provide $48 million in assistance over a four-month period to help the island nation cope with critical shortages of food, fuel, and medicines. Sri Lanka needs $6 billion to stay afloat over the next six months. Authorities have started discussions with the International Monetary Fund for a bailout package and asked the IMF to lead a conference to unite Sri Lankas lenders. Indian government has granted financial assistance worth over $3 billion since January 2022 to provide essential items, including food, fuel, cooking gas, and medicines. Sri Lankas total foreign debt is $51 billion. Additional Information United Nations. Founded on24th October 1945HeadquartersNew York. USAMembers 193 Member StatesSecretary-GeneralAntónio Guterres The purpose of forming the United Nations was to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations.