IMF, Sri Lanka
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.
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’s new president says he’ll restart talks with the IMF to find a way out of economic crisis
Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that he will soon resume discussions with the International Monetary Fund and foreign creditors to plot a way out of the worst economic crisis in the country’s history.
Sri Lanka to Discuss Shape of IMF Deal During Oct Meetings in Washington
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka will have detailed talks with the IMF on the framework of a $2.9 billion bailout programme on the sidelines of the lender's annual meetings in Washington later this month, the country's cabinet spokesperson said on Tuesday.
IMF to Work With Leftist Sri Lanka Leader on $3 Billion Loan
The International Monetary Fund said it’s looking forward to working with Sri Lanka’s newly elected leftist president, including on the latest review of the country’s $3 billion bailout package.
Sri Lanka to begin talks with IMF to take forward $2.9 bln bailout, president says
Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Wednesday that he plans to begin negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) immediately to take forward the country's $2.9 billion bailout programme.
Sri Lanka Approves Controversial Foreign Debt Deal
Sri Lanka's new government has approved a controversial restructure of $14.7 billion in foreign commercial credit tentatively agreed by its predecessor, the finance ministry said Saturday.
IMF asks Sri Lanka to protect hard-won gains
Sri Lanka's painful austerity measures were "bearing fruit" and must be sustained, the International Monetary Fund said Friday as the country's new president sought changes to its $2.9 billion bailout.
New Sri Lanka Leader Meets IMF, Completes Deal Consultation
Sri Lanka’s new president stuck to his campaign promises of reducing taxes and providing other relief to citizens in his ...
Ada Derana12h
IMF acknowledges Sri Lanka’s progress, warns of ongoing vulnerabilities
However, Kozack reiterated that Sri Lanka’s performance under the programme is strong, and reform efforts are bearing fruit ...
The Daily Mirror23h
Will remain steadfast partner in supporting Sri Lanka and its people: IMF
Asserting that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains a steadfast partner in supporting Sri Lanka and its people, ...
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 ...
Ada Derana1d
Sri Lanka announces successful completion of OCC and IMF consultation process
The Ministry of Finance stated that Sri Lanka has successfully completed consultations with the Official Creditor Committee ...
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 ...
Island16h
IMF to announce dates for third review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will announce dates for the Third Review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with Sri Lanka, once the institution’s delegation, currently in Sri Lanka, returns ...