Pakistan says averted Sri Lanka default-like situation
2022-08-10
Significant policy changes and austerity measures prevented Pakistan from heading toward a default-like situation similar to Sri Lanka, Pakistani financeContinue Reading
40 Govt institutions to be privatized? Harsha clarifies
2022-08-08
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has issued a clarification on the news report circulating pertaining toContinue Reading
“It may be bitter, but any medicine for recovery is better” President on IMF deal
2022-08-05
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says Sri Lanka’s first task at hand is to stabilize its economy and the way outContinue Reading
IMF negotiations successful : Statement from President’s Office
2022-07-29
Negotiations between the Sri Lankan government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are highly successful, the President’s Office said today.Continue Reading
IMF : Bangladesh follows Pakistan and Sri Lanka
2022-07-27
Bangladesh has sought a $4.5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, joining South Asian neighbours Pakistan and Sri LankaContinue Reading
IMF hopes to complete Sri Lanka aid talks ‘as quickly as possible’
2022-07-20
The International Monetary Fund hopes to complete rescue talks with Sri Lanka “as quickly as possible,” Managing Director Kristalina GeorgievaContinue Reading
IMF expresses concerns on SL crisis
2022-07-15
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka. IMF Spokesperson GerryContinue Reading
SJB meets visiting US and IMF representatives
2022-06-29
Members of the opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have held a discussion with the visiting US Treasury and State DepartmentContinue Reading
IMF warns of risks from China’s slowing Covid vaccination rates
2022-06-27
The International Monetary Fund called on China to accelerate its coronavirus vaccination program, warning the sharply slowing pace of newContinue Reading
Talks between PM & IMF team commence
2022-06-20
Discussions have commenced between Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and the team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that has arrivedContinue Reading
Economic crisis : IMF statement
2022-06-10
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is planning an in-person mission to Colombo soon. The spokesperson for the IMFContinue Reading
PM holds discussion with IMF Chief
2022-06-08
A discussion has taken place between Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF),Continue Reading
‘Relations with Japan had broken down’ – PM
2022-06-02
The Government is targeting US $5 billion for repayments this year, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today. The Prime MinisterContinue Reading
IMF provides update on Sri Lanka situation
2022-05-11
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it will continue technical level discussions with Sri Lanka to be prepared for policyContinue Reading
IMF meetings: CB Governor gives update
2022-04-29
Sri Lanka is hopeful of reaching a staff-level meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) soon, the Governor of theContinue Reading
IMF: Sri Lanka’s economy projected to grow by 2.6% in 2022
2022-04-27
The International Monetary Fund is forecasting Sri Lanka’s economy to grow by 2.6% this year (2022). The forecast is downContinue Reading
Sri Lanka must tighten policy, raise tax to address its debt trouble – IMF
2022-04-26
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Sri Lanka to tighten monetary policy measures and raise taxes to address itsContinue Reading
Debt restructuring : SL delegation participates in briefing by legendary Lee Buchheit
2022-04-22
The Sri Lankan delegation led by Finance Minister Ali Sabry has participated in a comprehensive briefing on the debt restructuringContinue Reading