NEW YORK (NewsRadio); President Ranil Wickremesinghe has met the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva to discuss and address crucial economic issues.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
During their discussion, President Wickremesinghe and IMF Managing Director Georgieva focused on the ongoing reforms in the financial sector and the significant advancements in debt restructuring efforts.
The President’s Media Division said IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva 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 Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry, Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake, Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe, UN Permanent Representative Mohan Peiris and President’s Advisor Dinesh Weerakkody alongside senior officials representing both Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund.
