IMF to release $333 million to Sri Lanka

IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 bln bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout on Saturday but warned that the South Asian economy remains vulnerable.
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who heads the National People's Power (NPP), affirmed his administration's commitment to continue the IMF bailout programme initiated by the previous government.
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Sri Lanka expects the IMF to announce a staff level agreement on its third review of the country's bailout programme on Friday, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told the first sitting of the new parliament.
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IMF Sanctions Third Review of Sri Lanka's Bailout Amidst Economic Vulnerability
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout, releasing another $333 million. While economic recovery signs surface, the nation must finalize debt restructuring to continue progress.
IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout
(Corrects paragraph 5 to add dropped 'to', paragraph 7 to say 'an not 'a') By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout on Saturday but warned that the South ...
Sri Lanka's president makes U-turn on IMF bailout
Sri Lanka's new leader on Thursday backed a controversial IMF bailout, marking a U-turn from his election pledge to renegotiate the deal secured by his predecessor.
IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's USD 2.9bn bailout
The International Monetary Fund said it reached an agreement with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's administration to continue with the four-year loan negotiated by his predecessor last year.
IMF to release $333 million to crisis-hit Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout on Saturday but warned that the economy remains vulnerable. In a statement, the global lender said it would release about $333 million,
IMF to release $333 million to Sri Lanka: Global lender reports signs of an economic recovery
The IMF agrees to approve a new relief package for Sri Lanka as the country faces its worst financial crisis in 70 years.
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