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2 sourcesApr 17, 2026

IMF Urges Sri Lanka to Maintain Reform Momentum Amid Energy Risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Sri Lanka to stay committed to its reform agenda as the country faces renewed risks from global energy market volatility. Speaking during the IMF Spring Meetings 2026 press briefing, Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the Asia and Pacific Department, IMF said that while Sri Lanka has made notable progress in...

Ada Derana Biz•Apr 17, 2026
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The (IMF) has urged Sri Lanka to stay committed to its reform agenda as the country faces renewed risks from global energy market volatility. He noted that Sri Lanka, like many economies in the region, remains vulnerable to external shocks due to its reliance on energy imports. Rising global oil and gas prices could therefore pose renewed challenges to the country's recovery.

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  • Krishna Srinivasan2
  • Zulfick Farzan of News
  • Srinivasan
Organisations
  • International Monetary Fund2
  • Pacific Department2
  • Srinivasan2
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  • Sri Lanka2
  • Asia2
Keywords
  • maintain
  • momentum
  • revenues
  • stronger
  • buffers
  • protect
  • energy
  • fiscal
  • reform
  • risks

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