<h1>Economic Reforms Yield Progress: Sri Lanka Secures $344M IMF Tranche, Targets 5% Growth and Debt Restructuring</h1> The International Monetary Fund commended Sri Lanka's government for continuing economic reforms under the Extended Fund Facility program. Following an agreement on the fourth program review, the country is set to receive a USD 344 million tranche. Despite previous campaign criticisms, the new administration has maintained policy consistency, achieving notable outcomes including a 5% growth in 2024, improved revenue-to-GDP ratio, and nearly completed debt restructuring. The IMF emphasized the importance of sustaining reform momentum to ensure economic stability.