IMF assures continued support to SL

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International Monetary Fund (IMF) while commending President Mahinda Rajapaksa for his role in developing Sri Lanka assured continued support, the Presidents media division said.

According to the media release of the media unit Dr. Anoop Singh, International Monetary Fund’s Director for Asia and the Pacific region, who arrived in the island to participate in “Sri Lanka Economic Summit”, gave this assurance when he met President Rajapaksa at Temple Trees yesterday (July 10) evening.

“You have brought Sri Lanka to a higher level of development within a short period”, said Dr. Singh. He went on to add; now it’s time to focus on long term economic stability” the Presidents media unit quoted

“Our problem is high cost on fuel and negative consequences of climate change”, the President had responded according to the release.

Recalling his visit few years ago to Sri Lanka, the IMF’s Regional Director stated, there is vast improvement visible now. Government gave priority to the development of infrastructure facilities such as road, electricity and telecommunication, and people are reaping the benefits now President had reportedly said.

Dr. Koshy Mathai representing the IMF, and Secretary to the Treasury Dr. P. B. Jayasundara participated in this discussion, the release said. (Picture courtesy President's media)

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kondebendapucheena Thursday, 11 July 2013 10:42 AM

“Our problem is high cost on fuel and negative consequences of climate change”, No No No it is not Corruption and wastage for god sake

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c.seneveratne Thursday, 11 July 2013 01:06 PM

Is this the IMF version or the government's version?
It is difficult to understand.

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weir Thursday, 11 July 2013 01:15 PM

continued support to make life hell for people with their policies whi mr and co has to adhere to have this continued support
IMF IS A SCOURGE TO ORDINARY HARD WORKING PEOPLE

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Calistus Jayatilleke Friday, 12 July 2013 05:38 AM

So that means the famous "plug" is firmly in place once again. International conspiracy, ha ha!

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Anima Friday, 12 July 2013 04:41 PM

We can help IMF. Our CO.

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