Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today for a high-profile three-day visit concluding on February 18. This marks her first visit to the island nation since it entered an IMF bailout program in March 2023.Sri Lanka travel

Georgieva is expected to assess economic progress and address recent humanitarian challenges. She is also expected to witness firsthand the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah and meet with affected communities.

Georgieva is expected to discuss how the IMF can further support recovery efforts, which have an estimated cost of USD 4-6 billion. The IMF has already released USD 200 million under its rapid finance program to aid immediate relief. Meetings wi...