President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath and the delegation last morning (16) at the Presidential Secretariat.

During the meeting, President Dissanayake expressed his sincere appreciation to the IMF for its continued support in guiding Sri Lanka through its recent financial crisis.

He also raised concerns regarding the recently imposed US tariffs, noting their potential impact, as approximately 25% of Sri Lanka’s total exports are directed to the United States.

The President further highlighted the challenges posed by on-going global conflicts and their potential implications for Sri Lanka.

However, he mentioned to the delegation that appropriate measures are being taken to manage and mitigate these risks effectively.

Gopinath thanked the President for the warm welcome and acknowledged the strong mandate he received in both the general and local elections, which she noted enhances the government’s ability to implement much-needed reforms.

Reflecting on the country’s economic journey, she commended the remarkable progress achieved over the past two years from a state of severe crisis to renewed growth and falling inflation.