President holds talks with IMF mission on fourth review

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A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was held yesterday on the preliminary review associated with the fourth tranche of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement with the multilateral donor agency.

The President’s Media Division said key focus areas included Sri Lanka’s progress thus far under the IMF-supported program and the next steps required to achieve the country’s future economic targets.

Both parties also exchanged views on emerging economic challenges, particularly in light of new trade tariffs proposed by the US and their potential implications for Sri Lanka.

The IMF delegation was led by IMF Asia and Pacific Department Deputy Director Sanjaya Panth and included Senior Mission Chiefs Peter Breuer and Evan Papageorgiou.

Representing the Government were Labour Minister and Economic Development Deputy Minister Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Senior Economic Adviser to the President Duminda Hulangamuwa, and Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana.