Sri Lanka, May 6 -- World Bank Group President Ajay Banga will visit Sri Lanka on Wednesday (May 7), the first presidential visit to the country by a World Bank Group president in nearly 20 years.

The visit comes at a critical moment, as Sri Lanka continues its path toward economic recovery and seeks to build a more resilient, inclusive, and private sector-led future.

The visit follows an invitation from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, extended during a congratulatory call between the two leaders shortly after his appointment last November.

"Mr. Banga's trip reflects the strong and enduring partnership between the World Bank Group and Sri Lanka, which spans more than 70 years. His visit will focus on supporting job creation, boosti...