International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has met with the Sri Lankan delegation currently in Washington DC for talks.
The Sri Lankan delegation includes Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana and Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe.
"Had a great discussion with Sri Lanka’s delegation. Encouraged by the authorities’ commitment to continue the reform efforts to safeguard the hard-won gains under the IMF-supported program. The IMF remains committed to supporting Sri Lanka build a better future for its people," Ms Georgieva said on X, commenting on her meeting with the Sri Lankan delegation.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
Read these and more on tomorrow’s edition of the Sunday Times
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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