IMF delegation led by Deputy MD Okamura visits Port City Colombo

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By: Isuru Parakrama

Colombo (LNW): The delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by its Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura visited the Colombo Port City this morning (01).

The delegation observed the operations at the Port City bodies and held a long discussion regarding these institutions’ contribution to the country’s economy and future plans.

During the visit, IMF Deputy MD Okamura acknowledged that the Port City operations are being handled smoothly.

The delegation has also drawn their attention to the existing legal framework and the manner in which concessionary tax policies are implemented for foreign investors.

Chairman of the Board of Investment Sri Lanka (BOI) Dinesh Weerakkody, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe and State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama also attended the occasion.

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