IMF holds talks with PM on Sri Lanka?s tax policy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) had talks with Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Sri Lanka?s tax policy, the effective management of tax revenue, and measures to enhance public sector efficiency.

Dr. Krishnamoorthy Subramanian, Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister?s Office.

The meeting focused on key economic matters, including Sri Lanka?s tax policy, the effective management of tax revenue, and measures to enhance public sector efficiency. The Prime Minister also outlined the government?s future development agenda, emphasizing policy initiatives to ensure economic stability and foster sustainable growth.

Dr. P.K.G. Harischandra, Alternate Executive Director of the IMF, also participated in the discussions.

The Sri Lankan delegation included Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister; Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta, Additional Secretary (Development) to the Prime Minister; Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka; Dr. C. Amarasekara, Assistant Governor of the Central Bank; Dr. Lasitha R.C. Pathberiya, Additional Director of Economic Research; Mr. Amila J. Wijayawardhana, Senior Economist and Liaison Officer for the IMF Executive Director; Ms. Lashinka Dammullage, Director (Bilateral), Economic Affairs Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Samantha Bandara, Director General of the Department of External Resources. (Colombo Gazette)