Sri Lanka, June 15 -- Dr. Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has arrived in the island.

After landing in Colombo, Dr. Gita Gopinath said she is looking forward to meeting with officials, civil society, and business leaders to discuss economic challenges and opportunities for the region-and how the IMF can support efforts.

The two-day visit is significant development, as it marks the first time since 2005 that a serving FDMD of the IMF visits Sri Lanka, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

During the visit, Dr. Gopinath will be the guest of honour at the conference on 'Sri Lanka's Road to Recovery: Debt and Governance', jointly co-hosted by the Ministry of Fin...