IMF to release $333 million to Sri Lanka

IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout on Saturday but warned that the South Asian economy remains vulnerable. In a statement, the global lender said it would release about $333 million,
Sri Lankan government agrees with IMF to implement savage austerity measures
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Sri Lanka's New Leader Sticks Within IMF 'Guardrails'
Sri Lanka's new leftist government has agreed to press ahead with a controversial IMF bailout programme that involves tough austerity and economic reforms, the international lender announced Saturday.
Sri Lanka expects IMF staff level agreement on Friday to release further bailout funds
Sri Lanka expects the IMF to announce a staff level agreement on its third review of the country's bailout programme on Friday, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told the first sitting of the new parliament.
Sri Lanka debt: IMF releases new funds amid concern for poorest
The International Monetary Fund has approved a new installment of a 3-billion-dollar bailout package for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s new leftist government sticks within IMF ‘guard rails’
The IMF reached an agreement with the administration of President Dissanayake to continue the four-year loan negotiation last year.
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