In a crucial meeting held during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, met President Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss vital economic matters. During the meeting, Georgieva and President Wickremesinghe delved into the ongoing financial sector reforms and the substantial progress made in debt restructuring initiatives. The IMF Managing Director commended the Sri Lankan Government for its effective measures in curbing inflation and nurturing a conducive environment for business growth, as well as the flourishing tourism industry. She expressed her satisfaction with the Government’s commitment to enhancing the overall economic landscape.
Notable figures attending this significant meeting included Foreign Minister, Ali Sabry PC, President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake, Ambassodor Mahinda Samarasinghe, UN
Permanent Representative Mohan Peiris, President’s Advisor Dinesh Weerakkody alongside senior officials representing both Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund.
