Sri Lanka saw its largest debt repayment in 2025, according to Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister Upali Pannilage.
Speaking at an awareness program for community development council representatives in Kurunegala, the Minister said that while many had claimed the biggest repayment would fall in 2028, the government in 2025 settled a debt installment of USD 3,900 million.
By contrast, he noted, the repayment due in 2028 amounts to only USD 3.2 million.
He further explained that despite spending between USD 2,100 and 2,200 million on vehicle imports in 2025, the government was able to record a surplus of USD 1,700 million.
This surplus was achieved because out of the USD 29,300 million earned that year, only about USD 27,600 million was spent. (Newswire)