Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Funds to be disbursed from sixth tranche of EFF Announcement made at donor forum meeting at Finance Ministry World Bank to carry out post-disaster assessment

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday informed the Government that Sri Lanka can have quick access to approximately US$ 350 million, the sixth tranche of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) within two weeks.

The IMF representatives made this announcement during the donor forum convened by the Finance Ministry on Wednesday.

This donor forum, attended by members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of bilateral and multilateral development partners and lending agencies, was aimed at reviewing the current situation in the country and outlining th...