Colombo, Oct. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains a vital partner in Sri Lanka's accelerated journey from crisis to recovery, emphasising that the government regards the IMF support not merely as external assistance, but as an integral element of its comprehensive strategy for sustainable economic progress.

Speaking at the fifth mid-point review meeting held today at the Presidential Secretariat with an IMF delegation, the President stressed that the government's reform agenda is focused on achieving long-term stability, inclusive growth and investor confidence, the President's Media Division (PMD) said.

The sixth tranche of the IMF assistance is scheduled for release in ...