Sri Lanka has received US$695 million in funds corresponding to the sixth and seventh tranches approved under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. Anil Jayantha stated that the funds have now been credited to the country’s foreign reserves.
He said the latest inflow would provide significant support for maintaining financial stability and strengthening the country’s external position.
According to the Deputy Minister, the addition of these funds to official reserves is expected to contribute positively toward maintaining stability in the value of the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar.
The latest tranche forms part of Sri Lanka’s ongoing IMF-supported economic reform programme aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, strengthening reserves, and supporting long-term economic recovery.
Officials have repeatedly highlighted the importance of foreign reserve accumulation as the country continues debt restructuring efforts and broader economic reforms.
