IMF is set to begin talks with Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) intends to begin discussions with Sri Lanka on a programme to support the country, IMF spokesman Gerry Rice says.

Earlier this week, IMF Asia and Pacific Department Director Changyong Rhee met with Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to discuss the details of the fund’s latest review of the economy and the assessments on the island nation.