Sri Lanka Must Stay the Course on Reforms: IMF's Gita Gopinath

COLOMBO (News 1st); Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today (16) to discuss the country’s ongoing economic reform program.

The meeting took place during her two-day official visit, which coincides with a high-level conference titled “Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery: Debt and Governance”.

“We discussed Sri Lanka’s strong performance on economic reforms and the importance of maintaining momentum,” she noted.

She emphasized the importance of maintaining reform momentum, noting that “continued commitment is vital for lasting stability and prosperity for all Sri Lankans.”

The visit marks the first time since 2005 that a serving IMF Deputy Managing Director has visited Sri Lanka.