India commits to helping Sri Lanka on debt in prospective IMF Program
2023-01-24
India has committed to help ease the debt burden of its crisis-stricken neighbour Sri Lanka as part of a possibleContinue Reading
Global fragmentation could cost economy up to 7% of GDP – IMF
2023-01-16
Severe fragmentation of the global economy after decades of increasing economic integration could reduce global economic output by up toContinue Reading
2023 to be tougher for global economy than 2022, IMF chief says
2023-01-02
This year will be tougher than 2022 for most of the global economy as the United States, European Union andContinue Reading
8 billion USD : FM reveals SL’s hopes for next year
2022-12-14
Sri Lanka is expecting loans of up to USD 5 billion next year from multilateral agencies besides a deal withContinue Reading
IMF talks : SL to miss December target
2022-12-14
Sri Lanka will miss the intended formal approval of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in December, State Minister of FinanceContinue Reading
SL US$ 2.9 bailout package to be delayed
2022-12-14
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund is not expected to formally approve Sri Lanka’s $2.9 billion bailout beforeContinue Reading
China to implement G20’s debt service suspension initiative
2022-12-09
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday (08),Continue Reading
International financial institutions agree on coordinated assistance program for SL
2022-12-06
The representatives of several international financial institutions have decided that a coordinated assistance program supported by multilateral financial institutions isContinue Reading
IMF seeks speedy G20 amendments to assist nations like Sri Lanka
2022-12-02
International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva says it is essential to speed up amendments to the G20 Common FrameworkContinue Reading
President meets IMF head at COP27
2022-11-09
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has held discussions regarding debt management with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) KristalinaContinue Reading
IMF Agreement : Harsha raises questions
2022-10-30
Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) MP Harsha de Silva has raised questions on the Staff- Level agreementContinue Reading
Debt talks : Another discussion with Sri Lanka’s creditors in November
2022-10-28
Another crucial discussion of Sri Lanka’s creditors is scheduled to be held in November, the President Media Division (PMD) said. Continue Reading
Asia remains a bright spot despite global rebound slowdown – IMF
2022-10-17
Asia remains a relative bright spot globally despite some signs of a slowdown in the economic rebound, the International MonetaryContinue Reading
IMF to expand donor coordination to countries such as Sri Lanka
2022-10-14
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is looking for ways to expand donor coordination to middle-income countries such as Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
IMF/ WB meetings : SL delegation meets IMF First Deputy Managing Director
2022-10-11
The Sri Lankan delegation attending the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank has met withContinue Reading
IMF/ WB meetings : Update from Finance Ministry
2022-10-10
The Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka among 48 countries designated as ‘hunger hotspots’
2022-10-03
Sri Lanka has been named a ‘hunger hotspot’ among 48 countries designated by the World Food Programme (WFP). Issuing aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes December bailout, IMF says timing hard to predict
2022-09-29
Sri Lanka’s government appears increasingly upbeat about its chances of receiving International Monetary Fund board approval for a $2.9 billionContinue Reading