Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, on the 17th of February at Temple Tress followed by her delegation.
The Managing Director, Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, commended the Government’s efforts in stabilizing the country’s economy and in managing recent economic and natural shocks. She noted that Cyclone Ditwah had caused severe impacts, especially on economically vulnerable communities, underscoring the importance of targeted support and resilience-building measures.
The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the IMF’s continued support to Sri Lanka, particularly in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The Prime Minister further emphasized that real economic recovery and development must directly benefit economically vulnerable groups and ensure inclusive growth, highlighting the need for Sri Lanka to attract quality and sustainable investments, particularly in the tourism sector.
Both sides discussed the importance of reforming the education system to focus not only on knowledge acquisition but also on skills development and employability.
The occasion was attended by the Chief of Staff of the IMF Managing Director Mr. Andreas Bauer, Director, Asia and Pacific Department, Dr. Krishna Srinivasan Division Chief (Strategic Communications), Communications Department, Mr. Pierre Mejlak Resident Representative for Sri Lanka Dr. Martha Woldemichael, Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, and Deputy Governor Dr. C. Amarasekara, Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri , Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta.
Prime Minister’s Media Division