Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves surpass USD 7 billion mark

March 6, 2026 04:35 pm

Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increased by 6.6% to USD 7,284 million in February 2026, compared to USD 6,832 million recorded in January 2026.

Accordingly, country’s reserves have surpassed the USD 7 billion threshold for the first time since August 2020.

However, this includes the proceeds received under the swap arrangement with the People’s Bank of China, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

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