Australia reaffirms support for SL’s IMF program

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High Commissioner Paul Stephens highlighted Australia’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s IMF program and expressed a strong interest in encouraging Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) to Sri Lanka.

He expressed his views during a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (02) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

During the meeting, the High Commissioner congratulated President Dissanayake on his recent election and conveyed Australia's dedication to strengthening bilateral ties with Sri Lanka, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).

The Australian government reaffirmed its support in key areas such as maritime safety, border control, and counter-terrorism, the PMD noted.

Additionally, High Commissioner Stephens emphasized the need for economic transparency, describing it as essential for fostering investor confidence in Sri Lanka.

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