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International development partners affirm strong support to Sri Lanka
Daily FT
|December 04, 2025
Finance Ministry says Sri Lanka told by IMF that next $ 350 m EFF tranche can be accessed in two weeks
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THE Finance Ministry yesterday convened a donor forum with diplomatic missions, bilateral and multilateral development partners, and lending agencies to review the current situation, outline the way forward, and coordinate support for national relief, rescue, and restoration efforts following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah.
The forum was Co-Chaired by Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma.
The Treasury Secretary outlined the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, covering all sectors of the country, while emphasising the Government's intention to rebuild the country in a broader framework, moving from immediate response to longer-term interventions.
This story is from the December 04, 2025 edition of Daily FT.
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