Harini’s CNN Constitution remarks: Gevindu demands explanation
Former SLPP MP Gevindu Cumaratunga says the government must explain what Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya meant by an all-inclusive new Constitution.
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CBSL Governor confident Sri Lanka will avoid third FATF grey-listing
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says Sri Lanka expects to avoid a third FATF grey-listing as an on-site evaluation begins.
IMF reaches preliminary deal to release $345 million for Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund has reached a preliminary agreement with Sri Lanka that would allow it to draw about $345 million from…
IMF says it will support Sri Lanka beyond current programme
The IMF said it is ready to back Sri Lanka after its programme ends in March, with the seventh review going to…
IMF says it will keep supporting Sri Lanka after bailout
An IMF deputy director said Sri Lanka's economy has improved and the Fund will keep engaging after the current programme ends.
IMF says poorer oil importers may have to cut spending
The IMF said low-income oil-importing countries hit by the Iran war energy shock may have no choice but to cut spending or…
IMF projects Sri Lanka growth of 4% in 2026
The International Monetary Fund expects Sri Lanka's economy to grow 4 percent this year and 3.7 percent in 2027, down from 5…
IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 global growth forecast by 0.1 percentage point to 3.1 percent in its World Economic Outlook.
President says Sri Lanka has not ruled out new IMF programme
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Monday that Sri Lanka has not ruled out a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme once…
IMF reaches staff-level deal with Pakistan on $1.21 billion
The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan that could unlock about $1.21 billion, pending board…