INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kenji Okamura has commended the Sri Lankan authorities on the
implementation of a strong program and excellent reform progress, says Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe.Sri Lankan delegation led by
Okamura during the IMF-World Bank Group (WBG) Spring Meetings 2024 that kicked off in Washington, D.C
The event will go on until 19 April with the participation of policymakers, civil society, researchers and several other high-ranking
Okamura underscored the need to preserve the hard-earned gains that Sri Lanka has achieved since the beginning of the IMF program and to
continue strong ownership.Together with Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr
consistency of macroeconomic policies and reforms undertaken under the program.On the sidelines of the 2024 Spring Meetings, the Sri Lankan
Explored various sectors, including education, tourism, renewable energy, agriculture and technology, where strategic investments can drive
that have transformed to results was also reviewed at this roundtable.In addition, Semasinghe also held discussions with Dr
Krishnamurthy Subramanian, the IMF Executive Director for India and Sri Lanka and Parameswaran Iyer, the World Bank Executive Director for
Iyer, updating State Minister Semasinghe on the various internal restructurings within the World Bank and how these changes could benefit
countries like Sri Lanka, has assured his fullest support to Sri Lanka.Discussion the Business Council for International Understanding
Parameswaran Iyer, the World Bank Executive Director for India and Sri Lanka
