Srilanka, April 8 -- A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was held this morning (07) at the Presidential Secretariat.

The discussions centred on the preliminary review associated with the fourth tranche of Sri Lanka's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement with the IMF.

Key focus areas included Sri Lanka's progress thus far under the IMF-supported programme and the next steps required to achieve the country's future economic targets.

Both parties also exchanged views on emerging economic challenges, particularly in light of new trade tariffs proposed by the United States and their potential implications for Sri Lanka. The IMF delegation was led by Sanjaya Pa...