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Sri Lanka’s sovereign lenders yet to outline debt talks plans

Sri Lanka’s sovereign lenders have yet to inform the Government how they will engage with the country to restructure its $7.1 billion of debt and whether they will form an official committee or engage in bilateral talks, the Central Bank Governor told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday. The island nation aims to formally engage in debt negotiations with overseas creditors that include China, India and the Paris Club group of nations in May, after concluding a debt rework with holders of its dom

11 Apr, 2023

World Bank and IMF discuss Sri Lanka?s reform agenda

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had talks with Sri Lanka on the country’s economic reform agenda. The discussion took place during the ongoing visit to Washington by State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe to attend the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings. World Bank Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde tweeted saying she had a good meeting with the State Minister of Finance as well as the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Nandalal Weerasinghe and Sec

11 Apr, 2023

Sri Lanka concerned over deteriorating situation in Occupied Palestinian Territories

Sri Lanka has expressed deep concerns over the recent escalation of violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including the incidents at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the holy month of Ramadan. Issuing a statement, the Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry said that Sri Lanka has called on all parties concerned to exercise restraint, maintain calm and take sustained measures to address the worsening humanitarian situation. Sri Lanka also reaffirmed its unwavering support for the right of the Palestinian

11 Apr, 2023