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IMF, bilateral creditors back Sri Lanka on $12.5 billion bondholder debt rework
Sri Lanka's $12.5 billion bondholder debt rework has received support from bilateral creditors and the International Monetary Fund, the finance ministry said on Friday, a huge boost to the island nation's fragile economy.
IMF asks Sri Lanka to protect hard-won gains
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's painful austerity measures were "bearing fruit" and must be sustained, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday (Oct 4) as the country's new president sought changes to its US$2.
Statement at the End of IMF Staff Visit to Sri Lanka
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Krishna Srinivasan, Director for the Asia Pacific Department, visited Colombo October 2-4, 2024.
Sri Lanka to move forward with third review of near $3 billion IMF bailout
Sri Lanka plans to move ahead with the third review of its nearly $3 billion programme of support from the International Monetary Fund, the new government said on Thursday, as the island nation seeks to emerge from its worst financial crisis in decades.
Sri Lanka's New President Seek Changes To IMF Deal
Sri Lanka's new president Thursday urged the IMF to consider "alternative means" to continue with a $2.9 billion bailout that aided his country in the wake of a sovereign default but imposed painful austerity.
Sri Lanka: IMF delegation met with Sri Lanka's Government Officials
Colombo, Sri Lanka - October 03, 2024 A high-level IMF delegation met with Sri Lanka's economic team to discuss the progress of the Extended Fund Facility. Positive discussions focused on economic reforms & future collaboration under the new government.
India’s foreign minister becomes the first such dignitary to visit Sri Lanka since the election
India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has met Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in the first such ...
Jaishankar meets Prez Dissanayake on first Lanka visit after presidential election
Jaishankar is the first foreign minister to visit Colombo since the presidential election won by the National People’s Power ...
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Sri Lanka begins accepting nominations for parliamentary election
Sri Lanka's parliament consists of 225 members, with 196 elected through direct votes and the remaining 29 appointed via ...
Sri Lanka’s New Leader Calls for Tax Relief in First IMF Meeting
Sri Lanka’s new president stuck to his campaign promises of reducing taxes and providing other relief to citizens in his ...
Spinners dominate as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka
Pakistan convincingly beat Sri Lanka by 31 runs in a low-scoring encounter at the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah. Chasing ...
Sri Lanka on the verge of historic series sweep against New Zealand
New Zealand are teetering on the brink of their heaviest defeat in tests after being forced to follow on in the second test ...
Sri Lanka gets backing from IMF, bilateral creditors for $12.5 billion bondholder debt rework
Sri Lanka's $12.5 billion bondholder debt rework has received support from bilateral creditors and the International Monetary ...
Sri Lanka's Jayawickrama handed one-year ban
Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama handed a one-year ban from all forms of cricket for breaching the anti-corruption code ...
Jaishankar discusses ways to strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties with President Anura Kumara, meets Ranil Wickremesinghe
Jaishankar met Sri Lanka’s leaders, assuring continued support for the nation’s economic recovery. He emphasized India’s ...