# Sri Lanka IMF economic programme engagement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sri-lanka-imf-economic-programme-engagement > Updated: 2026-09-25T19:03:32.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Sri Lanka is working toward economic transformation through its engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has noted that recent economic indicators, including a 4.2% growth rate in the second quarter of 2026, suggest a stable path for improving living standards. The IMF has commended the nation for fiscal discipline, improved government revenue, and progress in social welfare reforms. As the programme progresses, the government has announced intentions to exit the current EFF when it expires in March 2027. Minister Bimal Rathnayake stated that while the country will maintain engagement with international institutions, it does not currently foresee a need for a new IMF programme specifically tied to debt restructuring. However, the government remains obligated to existing debt repayments and is exploring mechanisms to mitigate the impact of certain debt restructuring terms that link repayments to economic performance. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Sri Lanka to exit current IMF programme in 2027 Sri Lanka intends to exit its current IMF Extended Fund Facility programme in March 2027, with Minister Bimal Rathnayake stating no immediate need for further debt restructuring programmes. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sri-lanka-to-exit-current-imf-programme-in-2027 ### 2026-09-17: Sri Lanka aims to leverage IMF stability for economic transformation President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the IMF discussed Sri Lanka’s economic stability and the progress of the Extended Fund Facility programme aimed at improving national living standards. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sri-lanka-aims-to-leverage-imf-stability-for-economic-transformation --- Cite as: Sri Lanka IMF economic programme engagement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sri-lanka-imf-economic-programme-engagement