IMF Team Set to Visit Colombo for Crucial Dual Review
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that a staff team led by Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou will visit Colombo from March 26 to April 9, 2026. This mission is designed to facilitate high-level discussions with Sri Lankan authorities regarding the nation’s ongoing economic recovery and policy trajectory. The visit marks a critical juncture for […]
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