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US assures all support to obtain IMF assistance

US Ambassador Julie Chung greeting State Minister Semasinghe.
US Ambassador Julie Chung greeting State Minister Semasinghe.

A meeting was held yesterday between US Ambassador in Colombo Julie Chung and Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe at the

latter’s Ministry to discuss the further support required for Sri Lanka to receive the support of the International Monetary Fund.

The measures taken to achieve financial stability in the country were also discussed. The State Minister said the support of the International Monetary Fund will lay the foundation for a strong economic stability. Commenting on the steps taken by the government to achieve financial stability in Sri Lanka, the US Ambassador stated that the unity of the country should be appreciated.

The ambassador said that receiving the support of the International Monetary Fund will be speedy with the support of all other countries. The Ambassador stated that in view of the optimistic decisions of the international creditors, Sri Lanka will achieve a more stable economy very soon, and that the US government will continue to provide all necessary support.


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