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SL-IMF program targets positive 2.3% primary deficit

The Sri Lanka-IMF program targets a positive 2.3% primary deficit by 2025 as against 6% negative figure in 2021.

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Tuesday that the target reflects a 6% improvement. Forecast of primary deficit for 2022 is a negative 4%.

SL-IMF program targets positive 2.3% primary deficit

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2022-09-22
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