On the invitation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently briefed key representatives of the IMF on recent economic developments in Sri Lanka, and their impact on the country’s economic trajectory.
The meeting comprised high-level representatives of the IMF.
The IMF was represented by Deputy Managing Director – IMF, Kenji Okamura, Deputy Director, Asia and Pacific Department, Ms. Anne-Marie Gulde-Wolf, Advisor, Office of the Managing Director, Chad Steinberg and IMF Resident Representative for Sri Lanka, Dr. Sarwat Jahan. The Ceylon Chamber was represented by Vice-Chairman Duminda Hulangamuwa, Deputy Vice-Chairman Krishan Balendra, member Bingumal Thewarathanthri, and Secretary-General/CEO Buwanekabahu Perera with Chairman, Joint Apparel Association Forum, Sharad Amalean, representing the business community.
The discussions centered around critical topics such as interest rates, exchange rates, foreign trade, and the general political climate. The meeting also provided an opportunity for the IMF to gain insights into the perspectives of the business community regarding recent economic developments in Sri Lanka.