President meets international monetary fund delegation

Economic management strategies by the government received high appreciation from the International Monetary Fund delegation during a meeting at the Presidential Secretariat today. Sri Lanka achieved higher progress compared to many other countries implementing IMF-supported programs.

The delegation praised the government for maintaining macroeconomic stability and commitment to reform initiatives, even amid external shocks. The seventh review of the Extended Fund Facility program is expected later this year.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated the actual benefits of economic recovery must reach the public, and the government works toward this objective.

A separate meeting between the IMF delegation and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya took place at Temple Trees today. The delegation emphasized their readiness to support Sri Lanka in addressing challenges stemming from global economic uncertainties.

Journalists inquired during a press conference today regarding whether a further program was proposed or discussed following the conclusion of the current extended program.