CB Governor underscores rating agencies' critical role in post-debt restructuring recovery

Sri Lanka's Central Bank Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, has underscored the critical role of sovereign credit rating agencies in helping debt-distressed nations smoothly transition out of default status after successful debt restructuring.

- BY SANATH NANAYAKKARE

Speaking at the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) in Washington DC on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings, Dr. Weerasinghe shared Sri Lanka's ongoing debt restructuring experience.

He highlighted that while restructuring is a crucial step toward economic recovery, rating agencies must play a proactive role in reassessing countries' creditworthiness fairly and promptly once restructuring is completed.

The GSDR, co-chaired by the IMF, World Bank, and G20 Presidency, serves as a key platform for debtor nations and creditors to address debt challenges.

Sri Lanka, a country which has undergone complex debt negotiations, has been an active participant in these discussions.