Sri Lanka, April 24 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday that the talks between the Sri Lankan delegation and US officials regarding reciprocal tariffs have yielded positive results, and both nations are anticipated to issue a joint statement soon.

"Our delegation, including Deputy Finance Minister has engaged in discussions with the relevant US authorities. I have been informed that these discussions have been productive, and both parties are anticipated to issue a joint statement soon," he said.

The Sri Lankan delegation departed for the United States to engage in discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the Extended Fund Facility programme, as well as to have discussion with US government offic...