Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Sri Lanka has strengthened its fiscal position over the past three years, placing it in a better position to support vulnerable groups affected by global energy shocks, according to the IMF's Asia and Pacific Director, Krishna Srinivasan.

Responding to a question raised by a journalist regarding Sri Lanka's recovery in terms of protecting and supporting the poor and vulnerable, in the context of its high debt levels, ongoing sovereign debt restructuring, and risks posed by the Middle East situation, he said the country remains vulnerable due to its reliance on energy imports such as oil and gas.

However, he noted that over the past three years, Sri Lanka has made significant progress under its IMF-supported progra...