Sri Lanka’s bondholders have told the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that they are prepared to engage with the island nation’s authorities in debt restructuring talks consistent with the parameters of the global lender’s program.
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports in 2022 posted US $ 13.07 billion, up by 5% from 2021 sustaining its resilience, but fell short $ 1.03 billion from the set target of $16 billion.
Sri Lanka is to clear another hurdle of massive domestic debt restructuring as external creditors want more details of government debts before formal negotiations, informed sources said.
China’s offer to Sri Lanka of a two-year moratorium on its debt is not acceptable as its in adequate and without haircut to enable Sri Lanka to receive the clear the path for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) board approval for US $2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility , informed sources said.
Spain is one of the fastest recovery markets for Sri Lanka Tourism after the pandemic and participation in FITUR argues well for the much-needed exposure for Sri Lanka as an attractive tourism destination for Spanish-speaking countries, SL tourism promotion bureau sources revealed.