IMF delegation to visit Sri Lanka for talks with new Government

A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is to visit Sri Lanka this week for talks with the new Government.

The delegation is expected in Colombo on Wednesday, 2nd October for crucial talks with the Government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The IMF said last week that it is looking to strengthen its relationship with Sri lanka under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The Managing Director of the IMF, Mrs. Kristalina Georgieva, extended her congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the new President of Sri Lanka.

In her special message, Mrs. Georgieva reaffirmed the IMF’s commitment to remaining a strong partner to Sri Lanka and expressed her hope to further strengthen the mutually beneficial relationship between the two parties.

Additionally, Mrs. Georgieva assured President Dissanayake of the IMF’s full support in helping Sri Lanka achieve its development and reform goals.

Meanwhile, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had said that he will resume talks with the IMF.