Sri Lanka Central Bank Governor to Participate in Asia-Pacific Talks with IMF Chief

Mar 6, 2026 10:00 AM

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Sienna De Silva

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor, Nandalal Weerasinghe, is set to participate in a high-level regional discussion on Friday alongside International Monetary Fund Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva. The discussion will focus on the Asia-Pacific region’s role in the global economy.

Joining the panel are Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, and Malaysia’s Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. The event aims to delve into the forces reshaping the Asia-Pacific region and identify policy priorities essential for fostering resilient and inclusive growth, according to a statement.

You can watch the discussion live at the following link: IMF Seminar.

(Colombo/Mar 6, 2026)

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