Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on February 17, 2026, as part of her official visit to the country.
Her visit coincides with a significant milestone, marking both the 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s membership in the IMF and the 75th anniversary of the Central Bank. During her time at the Central Bank, Dr. Georgieva met with Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe and senior officials to discuss the country’s economic progress and ongoing reforms.
Governor Weerasinghe expressed appreciation for the IMF’s continued support, particularly through the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which has played a key role in supporting Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and facilitating the debt restructuring process. He also acknowledged the IMF’s technical assistance in areas such as monetary policy development, macroeconomic analysis, and strengthening financial sector frameworks.
Dr. Georgieva praised Sri Lanka’s achievements under the current IMF programme, describing the country’s recovery efforts as a positive example. She also highlighted the Central Bank’s contribution to restoring economic stability following the recent financial crisis.
While recognizing the economic challenges Sri Lanka has faced in recent years, the IMF chief expressed confidence that the country has the potential to achieve stronger and more sustainable growth, provided that structural reforms continue to be implemented.
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