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IMF approves Sri Lanka's $2.9bn bailout

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The International Monetary Fund has approved Sri Lanka’s request for a $2.9bn bailout, raising hopes for an easing of its economic crisis.

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Times of India

Sri Lanka: IMF approves $2.9 billion bailout for Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund's executive board has approved a $2.9 billion bailout for Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office said on Monday. "The IMF Executive Board approved Sri Lanka’s program under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) that will enable Sri Lanka to access up to $7 billion in funding," the president's office said.

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Sri Lanka: $2.9bn IMF bailout for struggling economy

The deal is a lifeline for the country which is facing its worst economic crisis in over 70 years.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

IMF Approves Sri Lanka's $2.9bn Bailout; President Wickremesinghe Expresses Gratitude

The IMF's board also confirmed it has approved the loan, which clears the way for the release of funds and kicks off a four-year programme designed to shore up the South Asian nation's economy

1 year ago·India

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The Guardian

IMF approves Sri Lanka's $2.9bn bailout

President vows to get economy back on track through ‘prudent fiscal management and ambitious reform agenda’

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

IMF approves Sri Lanka's bailout: Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said the government has already doubled taxes, increased energy tariffs threefold and slashed subsidies in an effort to meet the preconditions of the IMF bailout.

1 year ago·India

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CTV News

IMF approves crucial US$3B bailout for bankrupt Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund said Monday that its executive board has approved a nearly US$3 billion bailout program for Sri Lanka over four years to help salvage the country's bankrupt economy.

1 year ago·Canada

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