In a significant development for Sri Lanka, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with her French and Japanese counterparts, is set to announce the country's debt restructuring negotiations process. This announcement will be made during a press briefing on the margins of the annual Spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington.

The coordinated efforts of the three creditor countries signal a commitment towards supporting Sri Lanka in restructuring its debt, which has been a significant concern for the country. The IMF had made debt restructuring a prerequisite for granting the USD 2.9 billion bailout to Sri Lanka.

The Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his state finance minister Shehan Semasinghe will also join the in-person live streaming of the press briefing. This highlights the importance the Sri Lankan government places on this development and their commitment towards resolving the country's debt issues.

The announcement by the finance ministers of the three creditor countries is a positive development for Sri Lanka, as it signifies a collective effort to address the country's debt concerns. The coordinated debt restructuring efforts will help Sri Lanka stabilize its economy and achieve long-term financial sustainability.

This news is a welcome relief for the people of Sri Lanka, who have been grappling with economic challenges due to the pandemic and other factors. It is hoped that this coordinated effort will lead to a more stable and prosperous future for Sri Lanka.