Politics

Govt Should Update Public on IMF Talks: Former President Wickremesinghe

  • October 30, 2024

Former President and United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged the government to update the public in the coming days on the progress of its ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking at a rally in Athurugiriya on October 28, he underscored the importance of transparency in significant decisions related to

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Economics

Sri Lanka Delegation Discusses Tax and Revenue Targets with IMF

  • October 30, 2024

A Sri Lankan delegation held discussions on taxes and revenue targets with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during a recent visit to the IMF headquarters in the United States, according to Minister Vijitha Herath. The talks focused on existing taxes, including Value Added Tax (VAT), other revenue streams, and strategies for achieving set revenue targets.

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