The delegation was received at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr Anil Jayantha Fernando, and other officials.
The Managing Director and the IMF Delegation is visiting the country to directly assess the damage and impact caused by Cyclone Ditwah. They are also scheduled to visit the Gampola area tomorrow (17) morning.
Subsequently, discussions are scheduled to be held in Colombo with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya and Central Bank Governor Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe, along with other representatives.
Particular attention will be given to post-disaster recovery efforts and to the assistance the IMF can extend to support Sri Lanka’s restoration and the building of a stronger future for all Sri Lankans.
