Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Following the economic downturn in Sri Lanka last year, the initiation of debt restructuring became essential in light of the country's economic collapse. The question remains, how should this restructuring process unfold, and what path should the nation's economy follow?

This article is compiled from statements provided by Prof. Wijitapure Wimalarathana Thera, President of the Sri Lanka Economists Association, Minister of Transport, Highways, and Mass Media, Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, and Prof. Priyanga Dunusinghe from the Department of Economics at the University of Colombo during a recent panel discussion telecast over ITN.

Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena contributed to the discussion as an economic analyst.

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