Australia assures support for Sri Lanka’s IMF program

Australia assures support for Sri Lanka’s IMF program

October 2, 2024   02:15 pm

The High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, Paul Stephens, held a courtesy meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (02) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

During the discussion, the High Commissioner extended his warmest congratulations to President Dissanayake and the Government of Australia on his recent election, expressing the Australian Government’s strong commitment to deepening ties with Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

The Australian government reassured its support in key areas, including maritime safety, border control, and counter-terrorism efforts, the statement said.

High Commissioner Stephens emphasized Australia’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s IMF program and expressed a strong interest in promoting Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in the country. 

He also highlighted the importance of maintaining economic transparency as a crucial element for fostering investor confidence, the PMD said.

--PMD

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