Colombo, April 8, 2025 – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held discussions yesterday with a visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation to review the fourth tranche of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme.
According to the President’s Media Division, the meeting centered on evaluating Sri Lanka’s progress under the ongoing IMF-backed economic reform programme, with a view toward meeting future financial targets.
Progress and Policy Dialogue
Both sides reviewed the achievements made thus far and discussed policy directions needed to secure the next tranche of funding. The IMF team and Sri Lankan officials also analyzed emerging economic challenges, including recently proposed U.S. trade tariffs that could impact Sri Lanka’s export competitiveness.
High-Level Representation
The IMF delegation was headed by Sanjaya Panth, Deputy Director of the Asia and Pacific Department, and included Senior Mission Chiefs Peter Breuer and Evan Papageorgiou.
Key Sri Lankan officials in attendance were:
- Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Labour and Economic Development Deputy Minister
- Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Finance and Planning Deputy Minister
- Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
- Duminda Hulangamuwa, Senior Economic Adviser to the President
- Mahinda Siriwardana, Finance Ministry Secretary
The meeting highlights the government’s continued engagement with international financial institutions to stabilize the economy and ensure fiscal discipline under challenging global conditions.