Julie Chung, the United States Ambassador in Colombo, has expressed the United States' endorsement of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) recent approval of Sri Lanka's second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.

In a statement posted on 'X' (formerly Twitter), Ambassador Chung acknowledged the complexities of implementing reforms while emphasizing the importance of Sri Lanka's leadership maintaining steadfast commitment to necessary measures. 

She stressed the critical role of accountability, transparency, and representative governance in fostering investment and facilitating sustainable economic growth.

The US envoy's remarks underscore a supportive stance towards Sri Lanka's economic endeavors, urging