INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The visiting delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has met with Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at the
parliament complex on Wednesday (March 20).The Samagi Jana Balawegaya members emphasized that the prevailing economic situation could have
been averted had the government aptly responded to their earlier calls urging them to reach out to the global lender.While pointing out that
highlight that certain proposals require amendments.They further highlighted that the management of public finances should be done in a
sustainable manner to save the country from bankruptcy.The IMF delegation consisting of Peter Breuer, the Senior Mission Chief for Sri
Lanka; Katsiaryna Svirydzenka, the Deputy Mission Chief for Sri Lanka; and Sarwat Jahan, the Resident Representative for Sri Lanka were in
attendance at this meeting.Representing the opposition were, MPs Dr
Harsha de Silva, Eran Wickramaratne, Kabir Hashim, Niroshan Perera, Prof
Nalaka Godahewa, Chandima Weerakkody, Velu Kumar and Harshana Rajakaruna.
