The cash-strapped nation is planning to reduce the military strength to 100,000 by 2030-end from its current strength of 200,783. The strength would be limited to 135,000 by next year, the Defence Ministry said.
Sri Lanka’s deficit in the merchandise trade account witnessed a significant contraction in February, due to a significant moderation in the import expenditure, arising out of the aggregate demand conditions.
A swap with the People Bank of China is to be extended for another three years from 2024, according to documents released with the approval of a deal with the International Monetary Fund.
Government is taking initial steps for formal submission of Sri Lanka’s intention to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) which consists of 30% of the world’s GDP, trade and population to tackle cryptocurrency rackets.