Sri Lanka, April 16 -- According to a recent press release, the government of Sri Lanka has failed to secure a deal that benefits its people, says Harsha de Silva, the economics spokesperson for the main opposition SJB and Chairman of the COPF. He voiced his disappointment over the lack of transparency in the government's debt restructuring process, despite his requests for a meeting with the relevant stakeholders.
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Response to press release 16 April 2024
These initial comments are based on the first reading of the press release by the Finance Ministry moments ago. We reserve the right to make additional comments upon in depth stu...