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The Hindu
2026-04-09
IMF strikes staff-level deal with Sri Lanka over $700 million
The IMF has reached a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka for $700 million in funding. The IMF stated that Sri Lanka's economic reforms have been supportive of the recovery, noting the country's exposure to the Iran conflict.
Sri Lanka’s economic reforms have supported the recovery, the IMF added, although it has been significantly exposed to the Iran war