Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Former State Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe has alleged that the Sri Lankan government misled the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation during its recent visit, calling into question the transparency of official arrangements.

Senasinghe referred to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva as the "Cheif Lady" and claimed that the government provided lavish hospitality, including high-end food, drinks, and facilities, to influence the delegation's perception.

Discover more Political Analysis Service World News Updates Daily Newspaper Delivery "The government has tricked the top officials of the IMF. Westerners are easily misled when they are treated with such high-level hospitality," Senasinghe said.

The state...