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IMF Signals Continued Support as Sri Lanka Nears Programme Exit

The IMF says it remains ready to support Sri Lanka after the current programme ends, while the seventh review awaits Executive Board consideration.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Bangkok, 15 October 2026 – The International Monetary Fund has signalled that it remains ready to support Sri Lanka after the country’s current financing programme concludes in March 2027, while stressing that the government must preserve the reforms behind its recovery. The form of any future engagement will depend on Colombo’s priorities.

Sonali Jain-Chandra, a deputy director in the Fund’s Asia and Pacific Department, said future options could include another financing arrangement, policy advice, economic surveillance or capacity development. Discussions will take place in due course, and no successor programme has been agreed.

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