30 June 2023 05:14 pm Views - 1837
The Resolution on the Domestic Debt Optimization was approved by the Committee on Public Finance by a majority at the Committee meeting held today, the Communications Department of Parliament said.
Extensive Domestic Debt Optimization discussions were held for the second consecutive day today at the Committee on Public Finance chaired by Dr. Harsha de Silva.
Discussions were held yesterday (29), separately with Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), K.M. Mahinda Siriwardana, Secretary to the Treasury and high officials representing the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies during the first half of the meeting.
Discussions were held with creditors, including banks, superannuation funds, insurance funds to obtain perspectives during the second half of the meeting.
After the extensive discussions, the Committee approved the Resolution by a majority, subject to certain amendments made at the Committee meeting. (Ajith Siriwardana)