Sri Lanka’s $5 Billion Debt Miracle: Turning Crisis into Opportunity

SRI LANKA TO SAVE $5 BILLION AFTER DEBT RESTRUCTURE: KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Image Courtesy: Social Media , Google By: Mansoor Ali ( Admin)

Economic Forecast

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Debt Burden Reduction

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Massive Savings

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Debt Agreements

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Extended Repayment

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Debt Default

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IMF Support

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China Development Bank

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