Meeting between US Ambassador & CBSL Governor : Details released

October 25, 2023 at 1:23 PM

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has reinforced the need for fairness in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring, highlighting that equal and equitable treatment for all creditors is essential. 

Ambassador Chung made the remarks during a meeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. 

“Today, at my meeting with @CBSL Governor I extended my congratulations on the IMF’s staff-level agreement, marking progress in Sri Lanka’s effort to secure the second IMF instalment,” she said taking to ‘X’.

Reiterating the need for fairness in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring, Ambassador Chung said transparency from every party involved is crucial. 

“The United States remains committed to an economic landscape that values fairness, transparency, integrity, and inclusivity, ensuring stability and growth in Sri Lanka,” she added. (NewsWire)