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IMF tells Sri Lanka to sustain reform momentum during EFF program.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged Sri Lanka to sustain the ongoing reform momentum through the remainder of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program. Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF Communications Department said that Sri Lanka has made commendable progress in implementing some very difficult but much-needed reforms. “The effects — these efforts are really starting to bear fruit. We see a remarkable rebound in growth following Sri Lanka’s crisis. Inflation is low, international res

13 Jun, 2025

Sri Lanka urges Israel and Iran to exercise restraint

Sri Lanka urged Israel and Iran to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue and pursue diplomatic initiatives to de-escalate the tense situation. The Foreign Ministry said that Sri Lanka is deeply concerned by the recent developments between Israel and Iran. “We urge both countries to exercise restraint, engage in dialogue and pursue diplomatic initiatives to de-escalate the tense situation,” a Foreign Ministry statement said. The Sri Lanka Missions in both countries are closely monitoring t

13 Jun, 2025

Germany and Sri Lanka discuss strengthening economic cooperation

Germany and Sri Lanka discussed further strengthening economic cooperation between both countries. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, met with the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Reem Alabali-Radovan, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Berlin. The discussion focused on the shared economic challenges both countries face in the context of emerging global economic trends. The two sides engaged in a

13 Jun, 2025