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Saturday, March 14, 2026
TopicSri Lanka debt

Topic: Sri Lanka debt

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery must be coupled with India’s growth, says former president Wickremesinghe 

At Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Lecture in Delhi, he underlined that Sri Lanka needs to move away from debt-driven economic model, also spoke about pending economic partnership pact. 

Sri Lanka finalises key debt restructuring deal with bilateral lenders, India plays critical role

Sri Lanka owes over $10 billion to its bilateral lenders, shows govt data. China, though not part of Official Creditors Committee, agrees to 'same terms' for debt it's owed by Colombo.

Sri Lankan president Wickremesinghe visits India, hopes to strengthen economic ties

Infrastructure, energy, and debt restructuring are on the agenda on his first trip to India since he took over as the president a year ago.

IMF bailout only became possible due to Indian support, says Sri Lankan envoy Moragoda

In an interaction with ThePrint team, High Commissioner Milinda Moragoda discussed topics including Sri Lanka's economic crisis and the need for a 'strategic partnership' with India.

Sri Lanka to keep ‘middle-income’ status but seek concessional loans from World Bank

The Presidential office said that while the status change to 'low income country' won't happen, they will request eligibility for loans offered by International Development Association.

Debt sustainability, public support — Lanka President Wickremesinghe has a lot to prove to IMF

Wickremesinghe administration plans to submit a debt restructuring report to IMF by Aug. Showing it can repay debts & that it has the 'longevity to lead the country' will be key.

China’s failing white elephant projects in Sri Lanka have lessons for India

Five years after it acquired Hambantota, China is learning cash has bought neither profit nor power in Sri Lanka.

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