IMF, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka to discuss shape of IMF deal during Oct meetings in Washington
Sri Lanka will have detailed talks with the IMF on the framework of a $2.9 billion bailout programme on the sidelines of the lender's annual meetings in Washington later this month, the country's cabinet spokesperson said on Tuesday.
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Sri Lanka is set to hold detailed discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the framework of a $2.9 billion bailout programme during the lender's annual meetings in Washington. The country aims to secure the disbursement of the fourth tranche and discuss recent economic changes and reforms.
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Sri Lanka to discuss IMF deal framework during October meetings in Washington
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will have deeper talks with the International Monetary Fund on the framework of a $2.9 billion bailout programme on the sidelines of the lender’s annual meetings in Washington later this month, the country’s cabinet spokesperson said on Tuesday.
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