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Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has encouraged Indians to visit Sri Lanka if they want to travel overseas on holiday. He also noted that India’s assistance to Sri Lanka during its economic crisis has played a key role in enhancing India’s image among Sri Lankan citizens. “My first advice to you, the next […]

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ECONOMYNEXT –President Ranil Wickremesinghe has invited political party leaders in Parliament to discuss the IMF agreement implementation with the fund’s Managing Director. “I am willing to extend an invitation to the Managing Director of the IMF to participate in a collective dialogue here. Let us collaboratively explore different perspectives and propose modifications if deemed beneficial,...

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Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that Sri Lanka cannot simply rule out the relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), referring to the complications that may arise if a decision is taken to do so.The post Sri Lanka cannot simply withdraw from IMF – President

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended an invitation to all political party leaders in the Parliament to engage in discussions with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the implementation of the agreement with the IMF. Emphasizing the importance of unity in leading

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended an invitation to all political party leaders in the Parliament to engage in discussions with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the implementation of the agreement with the IMF.

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended an invitation to all political party leaders in the Parliament to engage in discussions with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the implementation of the agreement with the IMF.

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A repressive new internet law that Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is trying to rush through Parliament this week would create broad and vague new speech-related offenses punishable by lengthy prison terms, Human Rights Watch’s (HRC) Meenakshi Ganguly has said in a statement. The law would seriously threaten the right to freedom of expression as […]

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By Meenakshi Ganguly A repressive new internet law that Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is trying to rush through Parliament this week would create broad and vague new speech-related offenses punishable by lengthy prison terms. The law would seriously threaten the right to freedom of expression as Sri Lanka prepares for parliamentary and presidential elections […]

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In the global political landscape of 2024, Reuters provides a comprehensive overview of key elections shaping the economic and geopolitical landscape across diverse regions. From Europe, where the rise of Eurosceptic far-right parties poses challenges to the European Union’s integration, to Russia, where Vladimir Putin is set for another term amid heightened tensions with the […]

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Sri Lanka's central bank kept interest rates steady on Tuesday, in line with market expectations, forgoing a rate cut as a new tax threatened upward pressure on expenses and fuelled concerns about inflation.The post Sri Lanka central bank keeps policy rates unchanged to tame inflation appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.

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by Jehan Perera Under President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s leadership it looks like Sri Lanka is once again punching above its weight.  The President took centre stage at the 19th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the 3rd South Summit of the Group of 77 & China, currently taking […]

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Sri Lanka's consumer price inflation rate jumped to 4.2% year-on-year in December driven by rising food prices, official data showed on Monday, although it remains well below record high levels seen at the height of the country's financial crisis.The post Rising food prices drive Sri Lanka inflation up to 4.2% in December appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.

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The economic reform programme, implemented by the Sri Lankan authorities is yielding the first signs of recovery with positive real GDP growth in the third quarter of 2023, low inflation, increased revenue collection, and a build-up of external reserves, the IMF has said. Staying the course on the reform agenda is necessary for this stabilization […]

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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Mr. Peter Breuer visited Sri Lanka from January 11 to January 19, 2024 to discuss recent macroeconomic developments and progress in implementing economic and financial policies under the EFF arrangement.The post IMF staff concludes visit

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The IMF representatives emphasised how important it is to carry out the reforms precisely as intended, while the Acting Minister of Finance, Hon. Shehan Semasinghe, expressed satisfaction with the progress of the reforms that Sri Lanka is implementing under his directions to overcome the economic crisis.

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By M. Rodwan Abouharb Associate Professor in International Relations, UCL and Bernhard Reinsberg Reader in Politics, University of Glasgow Sri Lanka received a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in March amid soaring inflation, debt and a sovereign default. In exchange for US$3

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During a meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lankan authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday (11), the IMF congratulated the country on completing the first review under its program. The IMF highlighted the positive start of the program, recognizing

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) applauds Sri Lanka on significant progress in implementing economic reforms.The post IMF applauds Sri Lanka’s significant progress in economic reforms appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.

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Sri Lanka's central bank is considering moving towards a single policy rate mechanism to ensure better signaling of its monetary policy stance, Governor P. Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Wednesday.The post Sri Lanka central bank to consider a single policy rate mechanism appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.

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Japan restated the importance for early completion of signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and creditor nations on debt restructuring, after an agreement was reached in principle late last year.The post Japan urges early signing of debt MoU between Sri Lanka and creditors appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.

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Benjamin Franklin, a founding father of the United States of America and a drafter and signer of its Declaration of Independence wrote centuries ago that “our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Though the […]

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Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremasinghe officially declared open the new headquarters complex of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in Akuregoda, Battaramulla on January 01, 2024.The post Sri Lanka President opens new Headquarters of Sri Lanka Air Force appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.

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