Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- - Urges speeding up governance reforms - Need for Budget 2026 to fall in line with EFF program parameters stressed - Prioritise anti-corruption efforts

The IMF delegation wrapping up a nearly two-and-half-week visit to Sri Lanka to discuss recent macroeconomic developments and progress in implementing economic and financial policies under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program called on the authorities to speed up finalising bilateral debt agreements with the remaining official and commercial creditors which is key to restore debt sustainability and improving investor confidence.

"Operationalising the Public Debt Management Office soon will be a key factor towards prudent debt management practices," International...