Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- It was a slippery path encumbered with rocks. The government had to move ahead against global economic headwinds. Sri Lanka, along with other countries in the region and elsewhere, had to face the challenge of U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty triggered henceforth. The dust of U.S. tariffs is yet to settle.

In retrospect, Sri Lanka, under the new government, appeared to have navigated economic intricacies. It has, well, managed to progress in the realization of macroeconomic targets.

Sri Lanka's reform agenda continues to deliver commendable outcomes. The economy grew by 4.8 percent y/y in 2025H1. The growth is expected to remain solid in 2025. Inflation has returned to positive territory and in September prices...