Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on June 3, 2026 – 10:49 am
Sri Lanka has acquired US$695 million accredited by the Worldwide Financial Fund (IMF) following the completion of the fifth and sixth evaluations beneath the Prolonged Fund Facility (EFF) programme, with the funds now credited to the nation’s overseas reserves.
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha mentioned the funds have been added to Sri Lanka’s overseas reserves and can present vital assist to the nation’s monetary stability.
He acknowledged that the rise in overseas reserves can also be an necessary think about serving to keep the soundness of the Sri Lankan Rupee in opposition to the US Greenback.
The IMF Govt Board accredited the discharge of the funds on Could 27, 2026, after finishing the mixed Fifth and Sixth Opinions of Sri Lanka’s reform programme.
Sri Lanka’s 48-month EFF association with the IMF was initially accredited on March 20, 2023, offering entry to roughly US$3 billion in monetary help.
With the newest disbursement, the overall quantity acquired by Sri Lanka beneath the IMF-supported programme has elevated to about US$2.4 billion.
The IMF-backed programme was launched to assist Sri Lanka’s efforts to revive financial stability and get well from the extreme monetary disaster that affected the nation in 2022.
