Dissanayake reaffir-med the Government’s broad agreement in principle with the objectives of the IMF program, but emphasised the importance of achieving these objectives through alternative means that relieves the burden off the people.
The President stated that the Government plans to provide relief to those who are struggling due to high VAT and income taxes.
The IMF appreciated President Dissanayake’s willingness to commit to the program’s goals and agreed to discuss the alternative approaches proposed by the Sri Lankan Government.