A Sri Lankan delegation led by Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe actively participated in a series of high-level bilateral and multilateral discussions during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group held from October 13 to 18 in Washington D.C.
During the sessions, Governor Weerasinghe met with the Managing Director of the IMF, the President of the World Bank Group, senior officials of both institutions, and representatives from the U.S. Treasury Department. The discussions centered on Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic reforms, fiscal discipline, and social safety measures, which received wide recognition for their progress and commitment to long-term sustainability.
The delegation, which included senior officials from the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance, also engaged development partners to strengthen support for infrastructure, energy, and digital transformation initiatives. They provided updates on debt restructuring and macroeconomic stabilization efforts, highlighting progress made in restoring stability and regaining investor confidence.
Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring progress was particularly acknowledged, with international financial institutions reaffirming their continued support. Governor Weerasinghe emphasized the importance of timely debt resolution, fiscal prudence, and durable reforms for economic recovery and resilience.