Sri Lanka, March 31 -- The Sunday Observer spoke to State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe following his visit to China with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, where both sides focused on dent restructuring. Minister Semasinghe outlined the importance of adhering to International Monetary Fund (IMF) guidelines at this stage to expedite the process of economic recovery. He warned that any deviation from this intricate process risks extensive damage to the economy.

Q: The Government has taken a significant stride forward by securing the third loan tranche through a Staff Level Agreement (SLA) agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Your comment?

A: We have achieved a significant milestone in our economic journey...