IMF vows continued support for Sri Lanka

Business Recorder • Oct 15, 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...

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 Ex...