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IMF vows continued support for Sri Lanka

Global Published 15 October 2026, 12:02 · archived 15 Oct 2026

Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic situation is “much improved,” with its ​fiscal performance very strong and debt ​restructuring largely complete, Jain-Chandra said in a ⁠press conference during the IMF meetings in ​Bangkok. She also said important improvements were made on ​structural issues, including governance. Earlier this month, the IMF reached a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on the seventh review ​under its Extended Fund Facility to unlock ​financing of about $345 million. Upon completion of the review, Sri ‌Lanka ⁠will have access to the IMF’s special drawing rights equivalent to about ...

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