Sri Lanka, July 26 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has underscored the importance of sustaining Sri Lanka's reform momentum and safeguarding macroeconomic stability, following a week-long mission to the country.

Speaking at Ada Derana's current affairs program '@Hydepark', Evan Papageorgiou, the IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, outlined key developments in the nation's economic program and future challenges.

Papageorgiou expressed satisfaction with the government's strong commitment to reform, highlighting productive discussions with a wide range of authorities and private sector representatives.

"We were very happy always to see the strong commitment of the authorities including the president," he said.

The mission coincided...