IMF Statement on Sri Lanka

IMF News, December 5, 2025

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• Published: December 5, 2025

Context and impact

• Cyclone Ditwah caused "devastating impact and widespread destruction" in Sri Lanka.
• The IMF expressed "deepest sympathies to the people of Sri Lanka who have been profoundly affected by this disaster."

Request for IMF assistance

• The Sri Lankan authorities have requested financial assistance from the IMF under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI).
• Requested amount: SDR 150.5 million (approximately 26 percent of quota or about US$200 million).

Status and approval process

• The request is "currently under consideration and subject to approval by the IMF’s Executive Board."

IMF engagement and commitment

• The IMF "remains closely engaged with Sri Lankan authorities during this challenging period."
• The IMF is "committed to supporting the country as it undertakes urgent efforts to recover, rebuild and promote resilience for the future."

Press and contact

• Date: December 5, 2025
• Office: IMF Communications Department, MEDIA RELATIONS
• PRESS OFFICER: Randa Elnagar
• Phone: +1 202 623-7100
• Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
• Social: @IMFSpokesperson

IMF Statement on Sri Lanka, December 5, 2025.

References

• Sri Lanka and the IMF
• Press Releases
• PRESS CENTER
• https://www.imf.org/en/home