IMF Officials to Visit Sri Lanka for Combined Economic Reviews Next Week

An International Monetary Fund delegation is set to visit Sri Lanka from March 26 to April 9 to engage in policy discussions and work towards completing the combined fifth and sixth reviews under the country’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme.

The update was provided by Julie Kozack during a regular media briefing on March 19. She noted that the visit is aimed at advancing ongoing evaluations of Sri Lanka’s reform progress.

A staff-level agreement for the fifth review had previously been reached on October 9, 2025, following discussions between IMF officials and Sri Lankan authorities on key economic policies. Once approved by the IMF Executive Board, the country is expected to gain access to approximately US$347 million in financial support.

Officials have decided to merge the fifth and sixth reviews, taking into account the economic effects of Cyclone Ditwah as well as changes in global demand. The upcoming visit is expected to help move forward the assessment required for the next phase of funding under the programme.