Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated that the final decision on vehicle imports rests with the Ministry of Finance.

Speaking at a press conference at the Central Bank today, he also announced that the policy interest rate would remain unchanged at 8 percent.

He explained that this decision aims to gradually bring inflation to the 5 percent target in the medium term, thereby helping the economy reach its maximum potential.

The Central Bank noted that the current deflationary trend is largely driven by declining energy prices, as previously anticipated.

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