IMF mission representatives, Peter Breuer, Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, and Masahiro Nozaki, Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, would like to issue the statement below, In response to media queries
“The IMF Mission in Colombo has been extended by one day because discussions are still ongoing with the authorities.” We plan to conclude the mission and issue a press release on Thursday, September 1st. “
Earlier, Reuters reported that Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a preliminary agreement on an emergency loan and a formal announcement will be made tomorrow (September 1st).