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Fifth review of IMF Extended Fund Facility on the horizon amidst difficult external factors

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July 26, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Sri Lanka's continued economic progress as the country prepares for its fifth review under the IMF-supported Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.

Fifth review of IMF Extended Fund Facility on the horizon amidst difficult external factors

Speaking at a press briefing held on Thursday (24), IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack provided an update on the status of Sri Lanka's economic programme and upcoming evaluations.

On 1st July, the IMF Executive Board completed the fourth review of Sri Lanka’s programme, releasing a tranche of $350 million and bringing the total financial assistance to $1.74 billion.

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