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December 05, 2025

IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack expresses solidarity with Sri Lankans affected by extreme weather

THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said the devastating cyclone and flooding across Sri Lanka will have a clear economic impact, whilst signalling readiness to expand assistance once a full assessment of losses is complete.

IMF Communications Department Director Julie Kozack during its regular press briefing expressed solidarity with Sri Lankans affected by the extreme weather. “Our hearts go out to the people of Sri Lanka, and we mourn the loss of life that has taken place,” she said, extending condolences to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, which also suffered severe flooding.

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