Srilanka, July 4 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday that Sri Lanka's economic outlook remains positive but global trade policy uncertainties pose significant risks to Sri Lanka's macroeconomic and social stability.

"If these shocks materialise, the authorities will have to work closely with IMF staff to assess the impact and formulate policy responses within the contours of the IMF programme" the IMF said in statement.Sri Lankan art

The IMF Executive Board recently completed the Fourth Review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility with Sri Lanka, providing the country with immediate access to SDR 254 million (about US$ 350 million) to support Sri Lanka's economic policies and reforms.

The IMF said performance u...