The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has congratulated the Government on successfully completing the third review under the IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement.
The IMF Board’s latest approval (last Friday) and the subsequent disbursement will provide much-needed support for Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic recovery, the chamber said in a media release.
The Chamber said it was particularly pleased to note that two key macroeconomic priorities outlined in its 10-Point Focused Plan of Implementation in the first six months for the new Government (published in September 2024) have been realised: (1) The completion of external debt restructuring. (2) The implementation of credible fiscal policy changes, as reflected in the 2025 National Budget.
As Sri Lanka enters the second half of its four-year IMF programme, it is crucial that the Government accelerates the implementation of structural reforms essential for sustainable growth. Key priorities include:
“The Ceylon Chamber remains committed to collaborating with policymakers to drive these progressive reforms, ensuring not only the successful completion of future IMF reviews but also fostering a transformative growth trajectory for Sri Lanka,” the statement said.
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