The Samagi Jana Balawegaya members emphasized that the prevailing economic situation could have been averted had the government aptly responded to their earlier calls urging them to reach out to the global lender.

While pointing out that they are in agreement with the roadmap presented by the IMF to help Sri Lanka’s economic recovery process, the SJB members went on to highlight that certain proposals require amendments.

They further highlighted that the management of public finances should be done in a sustainable manner to save the country from bankruptcy.

The IMF delegation consisting of Peter Breuer, the Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka; Katsiaryna Svirydzenka, the Deputy Mission Chief for Sri Lanka; and Sarwat Jahan, the Resident Representative for Sri Lanka were in attendance at this meeting.