; (B) address the basic needs of the people of Sri Lanka and responsibly mitigate the impact of the country’s economic collapse, including by increasing transparency and accountability in governance; (C) combat corruption, including bringing to justice public officials who have engaged in significant acts of corruption; (D) assert its sovereignty against influence by the People’s Republic of China; and (E) promote reconciliation between ethnic and religious groups, particularly arising from past conflict in Sri Lanka, including by— (i) addressing land confiscation and ownership issues; (ii) resolving cases of missing persons, including by maintaining a functioning and credible office of missing persons; (iii) reducing the presence of the armed forces in former conflict zones and restructuring the armed forces for a peacetime role that contributes to post-conflict reconciliation and regional security; (iv) repealing or amending laws on arrest and detention by security forces to comply with international standards; and (v) investigating allegations of arbitrary arrest and torture, and supporting a credible justice mechanism for resolving cases of war crimes: Provided, That the limitations of this paragraph shall not apply to funds made available for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief; to protect human rights, locate and identify missing persons, and assist victims of torture and trauma; to promote justice, accountability, and reconciliation; to enhance maritime security and domain awareness; to promote fiscal transparency and sovereignty