IMF and US Aid Sri Lanka

“An IMF team will visit Sri Lanka in early 20206 to resume discussions for the completion of the Fifth Review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The support under the RFI is in addition to Sri Lanka’s EFF access.”

“In light of the Sri Lankan authorities’ request for emergency financing, IMF Board consideration of the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) request is the priority at the current juncture.”

“The @USAirForce is here to do some heavy lifting—bringing American airlift & logistics expertise to help move relief supplies quickly to affected communities around the country alongside Sri Lankan partners.”

“At Katunayake Air Base today, I welcomed US Air Force Airmen in two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft deployed by US Indo-Pacific Command @INDOPACOM to support Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah response.”

“An expert team from the @usairforce has flown in with C130s to provide logistics and airlift support—they will help Sri Lanka continue to deliver critical humanitarian assistance to the island’s most devasted communities.”

“Longstanding cooperation and joint training with the Sri Lankan armed forces strengthens our shared ability to respond quickly and effectively in times of crisis.”

“The United States is stepping up for Sri Lanka. US Air Force C-130Js and an expert airlift team are on the ground to support Cyclone Ditwah relief—moving critical supplies nationwide alongside @AirForceLK. America is helping Sri Lanka reach its most devastated communities quickly and effectively.”