Sri Lanka, April 18 -- The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe held bilateral discussions with the Governor of the People's Bank of China, Dr. Pan Gongsheng on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026.

During the meeting, the two Governors discussed about escalated geopolitical tensions, and Governor Weerasinghe briefed Governor Gongsheng on recent economic developments in Sri Lanka, including emerging challenges stemming from heightened tensions in the Middle East, the CBSL said.

The discussions also highlighted the value of continued institutional engagement and explored the potential advantages of promoting renminbi-denominated trade settlements between Sr...