The International Monetary Fund (IMF) held talks with the new Sri Lankan Government’s economic affairs team.
Both parties reviewed the IMF programme thus far and outlined the way forward for future collaboration.
The IMF delegation expressed appreciation for the significant changes taking place in Sri Lanka, boosting the positive outlook on Sri Lanka under the present Government, the President’s Media Division said.
The IMF team included Dr. Peter Breuer, Senior Mission Chief, Dr. Sarwat Jahan, Resident Representative and Ms. Manavee Abeyawickrama, Economist.
Representing Sri Lanka were key members of the Economic Policy Council, including Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Prof. Anil Jayantha, Chair of the Economic Policy Council & Senior Advisor to the President on Economic Affairs & finance. Sunil Handunnetti, Prof. Seetha Bandara Ranathunga, Sunil Gamage, Duminda Hulangamuwa Senior Advisor to the President, Dr. Nandasiri Kihimbiyahetti, Prof. O. G. Dayaratne Banda and Amarasena Athukorala.
The Government said the meeting marks a crucial step in reinforcing Sri Lanka’s commitment to economic stability and securing continued support from the IMF.
