The Ministry of Finance says Sri Lanka has planned to repay USD 1 billion in foreign debt during this year as part of its ongoing debt servicing commitments.
The Ministry noted that an equivalent amount of USD 1 billion in foreign debt repayments was also made last year.
It further stated that, during the period elapsed this year, the Inland Revenue Department, Sri Lanka Customs and the Department of Excise have all exceeded their expected revenue targets, providing a significant boost to the country’s economic stability.
The Ministry of Finance added that measures are already in place to further strengthen government revenue collection during the remaining months of the year, with the aim of surpassing revenue targets in the final quarters of 2026.
