During a pivotal meeting held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), engaged in substantive discussions with President Ranil Wickremesinghe regarding critical economic issues.

The talks centered around the ongoing financial sector reforms and the substantial progress achieved in debt restructuring initiatives within Sri Lanka. The IMF Chief commended the Sri Lankan government for its effective measures in combatting inflation and fostering an environment conducive to business growth.

Additionally, she acknowledged the remarkable progress witnessed in Sri Lanka's flourishing tourism industry. The IMF Managing Director expressed her satisfaction with the government's unwavering commitment to enhancing the overall economic landscape of the nation.

This high-level dialogue underscores the importance of international cooperation and support for Sri Lanka's efforts to stabilize its economy, overcome financial challenges, and promote sustainable growth.