IMF Says Sri Lanka's Recovery Is Holding, but the Next Review Is Still Unresolved

IMF says Sri Lanka's recovery is holding, but the next review is still unresolved

Sri Lanka's economy grew 4.2% in the second quarter and official reserves reached US$6.9 billion at the end of August, according to IMF staff. The Fund said talks on the seventh review of the country's programme will continue, meaning no agreement or Board decision has yet been announced.

IMF talks conclude without staff-level agreement as Sri Lanka prepares November Budget

Fund says discussions will continue on policies and parameters needed to complete the Seventh Review By Sanath Nanayakkare Sri Lanka’s latest talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have concluded without a staff-level agreement on the policies and parameters required to complete the Seventh Review of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF), leaving further discussions ahead as the government prepares its next Budget. An IMF team led by Missi…

The IMF Came. The IMF Left. The Seventh Review Is Not Done.

There is plenty in Sri Lanka’s economic numbers for the Government to welcome. Growth is 4.2 per cent, reserves have reached US$6.9 billion and the IMF says the economy has shown remarkable resili…

IMF Staff Team Concludes Visit to Sri Lanka | Central Bank of Sri Lanka

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission team led by Mr. Evan Papageorgiou visited Sri Lanka from 10 to 23 September 2026 to discuss the recent macroeconomic developments and progress in implementing economic and financial policies under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, and the policy recommendations in the context of the 2026 Article IV Consultation. At the end of the mission, the IMF issued the following press release on 23 Se…