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Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for restarting talks with the IMF "immediately" over a $2.9 billion bailout that threw a lifeline to his bankrupt country but imposed painful austerity.

"We plan to begin negotiations with the International Monetary Fund immediately," Dissanayake said in a&nbsp;televised address to the nation on Wednesday.

In his 10-minute address, Dissanayake said he also wanted to conclude a deal to restructure international sovereign bonds and secure more concessions for the cash-strapped nation.

"To advance our debt restructuring programme, we are negotiating with relevant creditors to expedite the process and secure necessary debt relief," he said.

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His call to resume talks with the IMF came after the international lender of last resort said it was ready to discuss its bailout with the new administration.

"We look forward to working together with President Dissanayake... towards building on the hard-won gains that have helped put Sri Lanka on a path to economic recovery," an IMF spokesperson in Washington said Monday.

"We will discuss the timing of the third review of the IMF-supported programme with the new administration as soon as practicable," the spokesperson said, referring to the periodic review of the bailout.

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Sri Lanka's 2022 economic crisis brought down the country's president at the time, but has proved an opportunity for leftist Dissanayake, who saw his popularity rise after pledging to change the island's "corrupt" political culture.

On Tuesday, Dissanayake dissolved the 225-member parliament in which his once-marginal party had just three seats and called fresh elections for November.

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Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for restarting talks with the IMF "immediately" over a $2.9 billion bailout that threw a lifeline to his bankrupt country but imposed painful austerity.

Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for restarting talks with the IMF "immediately" over a $2.9 billion bailout that threw a lifeline to his bankrupt country but imposed painful austerity. "We plan to begin negotiations with the International Monetary Fund immediately," Dissanayake said in a televised address to the nation on Wednesday. In his 10-minute address, Dissanayake said he also wanted to conclude a deal to restructure international sovereign bonds and secure more concessions for the cash-strapped nation. "To advance our debt restructuring programme, we are negotiating with relevant creditors to expedite the process and secure necessary debt relief," he said. Also Read: Sri Lanka's new prez dissolves parliament, calls for snap polls His call to resume talks with the IMF came after the international lender of last resort said it was ready to discuss its bailout with the new administration. "We look forward to working together with President Dissanayake... towards building on the hard-won gains that have helped put Sri Lanka on a path to economic recovery," an IMF spokesperson in Washington said Monday. "We will discuss the timing of the third review of the IMF-supported programme with the new administration as soon as practicable," the spokesperson said, referring to the periodic review of the bailout. Watch: Sri Lanka: Newly-elected President Dissanayake Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Polls On Nov 14 Sri Lanka's 2022 economic crisis brought down the country's president at the time, but has proved an opportunity for leftist Dissanayake, who saw his popularity rise after pledging to change the island's "corrupt" political culture. On Tuesday, Dissanayake dissolved the 225-member parliament in which his once-marginal party had just three seats and called fresh elections for November. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sri Lankan president calls for ‘immediate’ fresh talks with IMF over $2.9 billion bailout

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake Addresses The Nation, Says 'Will Focus On Stabilising The Economy'

In one of his first significant moves as Sri Lanka's newly-elected President, leftist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake today dissolved the country's Parliament and called for snap polls within one month. The aim behind the move is for the new leader to follow-up on his electoral promise of bringing change in Sri Lanka's decades-old rule by political families. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka: Newly Elected President Dissanayake Calls For Snap Parliamentary Poll

Sri Lanka's newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dissolved parliament to clear the way for a snap general election in the debt-ridden country, he said in a government gazette notification on Tuesday.

The parliamentary election will be held on Nov. 14, the notification said, adding that the next parliament would convene on Nov. 21.

The last general election in Sri Lanka was held in August 2020. Lawmakers are elected for a five-year term.

Sri Lankans chose Dissanayake in a weekend presidential election, giving the Marxist-leaning politician a key role in deciding the future of reforms in the island country that is slowly emerging from a crushing financial crisis.

But his coalition, the National People's Party, has just three of 225 seats in the current parliament, prompting him to dissolve the legislature to seek a fresh mandate there for his policies.

Saturday's presidential vote was Sri Lanka's first election since its economy buckled in 2022 under a severe foreign exchange shortage, leaving it unable to pay for imports of essentials including fuel, medicine and cooking gas. Protests forced then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee and later resign.

Dissanayake promised to bring change for those reeling under austerity measures linked to a $2.9 billion IMF bailout programme following the economic crisis and has also pledged to expand existing welfare schemes.

But his intentions to slash taxes and desire to revisit the terms of the bailout have worried investors, who fear that it could delay a crucial $25 billion debt restructuring.

He will have to ensure the economy returns to sustainable and inclusive growth, reassure local and international markets, attract investors and help a quarter of the 22 million population climb out of poverty.

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Sri Lanka's newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dissolved parliament to clear the way for a snap general election in the debt-ridden country, he said in a government gazette notification on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka's newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dissolved parliament to clear the way for a snap general election in the debt-ridden country, he said in a government gazette notification on Tuesday. The parliamentary election will be held on Nov. 14, the notification said, adding that the next parliament would convene on Nov. 21. The last general election in Sri Lanka was held in August 2020. Lawmakers are elected for a five-year term. Sri Lankans chose Dissanayake in a weekend presidential election, giving the Marxist-leaning politician a key role in deciding the future of reforms in the island country that is slowly emerging from a crushing financial crisis. But his coalition, the National People's Party, has just three of 225 seats in the current parliament, prompting him to dissolve the legislature to seek a fresh mandate there for his policies. Saturday's presidential vote was Sri Lanka's first election since its economy buckled in 2022 under a severe foreign exchange shortage, leaving it unable to pay for imports of essentials including fuel, medicine and cooking gas. Protests forced then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee and later resign. Dissanayake promised to bring change for those reeling under austerity measures linked to a $2.9 billion IMF bailout programme following the economic crisis and has also pledged to expand existing welfare schemes. But his intentions to slash taxes and desire to revisit the terms of the bailout have worried investors, who fear that it could delay a crucial $25 billion debt restructuring. He will have to ensure the economy returns to sustainable and inclusive growth, reassure local and international markets, attract investors and help a quarter of the 22 million population climb out of poverty. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sri Lanka's new prez dissolves parliament, calls for snap polls

In a decisive action shortly after taking office, Sri Lanka's newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dissolved Parliament and announced snap elections to be held within a month. This move aims to fulfill his campaign promise of enacting change in the country's long-standing political landscape dominated by established political families. Dissanayake's decision marks a significant step towards reshaping Sri Lanka's governance and addressing the demand for political reform.

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Two days after winning Presidential Elections Anura Kumara Dissanayake has picked his Prime Minister and also announced his new cabinet. According to our sources he's expected to dissolve the parliament tonight and then hold his first address to the nation tomorrow. Sri Lanka's new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, named college professor and first-time lawmaker Harini Amarasuriya as the new Prime Minister of the island nation on Tuesday, making her the third woman to be appointed to the post.

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Two days after winning Presidential Elections Anura Kumara Dissanayake has picked his Prime Minister and also announced his new cabinet. According to our sources he's expected to dissolve the parliament tonight and then hold his first address to the nation tomorrow. Watch in for more details!

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Sri Lanka’s newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has promised to thoroughly investigate the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks carried out by the ISIS-backed suicide bombers that killed 270 people, including 45 foreign nationals and injured over 500.

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Dissanayake paid a visit to the Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, following his election victory and assured him of taking steps “towards uncovering the truth” regarding the attacks that rocked hotels and churches in the country, the President’s Media Division (PMD) revealed on Tuesday.

In June, then Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe had appointed a Committee of Inquiry (CoI) to investigate the actions taken by Lankan intelligence services on the prior information received from their Indian counterparts regarding the Easter Sunday bombings.

Wicremesinghe’s decision followed the findings of the Final Report of the Commission of Inquiry, dated January 31, 2021, which highlighted that Indian intelligence agencies and other sources had provided advance warnings about the impending attacks.

“The committee’s mandate includes examining whether adequate actions and measures were taken by the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Chief of National Intelligence (CNI), and other relevant authorities based on the prior intelligence and evaluating the sufficiency of these measures,” the PMD said in a statement on June 12, this year.

The president had also given full powers to the committee headed by retired High Court judge A.N.J. De Alwis to question relevant officials and examine important documents to thoroughly investigate these matters.

A compact disk containing the Final Report of the Commission of Inquiry on the 2019 bomb attacks was provided to the committee, with a Senior Assistant Secretary to the President serving as the Secretary to the Committee of Inquiry.

Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Colombo acknowledged that the people have entrusted the new president with the significant responsibility of bringing about the necessary changes in the country, a task that may prove to be challenging.

The Cardinal also assured the Lankan President of his “full support and blessings” in this endeavour and urged him to prioritise the needs of the poor in his efforts.

On Tuesday, Dissanayake visited the Most Venerable Mahanayake Theros of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters to receive their blessings, following his visit to pay homage at the ‘Dalada Maligawa’ the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.

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Sri Lanka’s newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has promised to thoroughly investigate the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks carried out by the ISIS-backed suicide bombers that killed 270 people, including 45 foreign nationals and injured over 500.

Sri Lanka’s newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has promised to thoroughly investigate the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks carried out by the ISIS-backed suicide bombers that killed 270 people, including 45 foreign nationals and injured over 500. Dissanayake paid a visit to the Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, following his election victory and assured him of taking steps “towards uncovering the truth” regarding the attacks that rocked hotels and churches in the country, the President’s Media Division (PMD) revealed on Tuesday. In June, then Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe had appointed a Committee of Inquiry (CoI) to investigate the actions taken by Lankan intelligence services on the prior information received from their Indian counterparts regarding the Easter Sunday bombings. Wicremesinghe’s decision followed the findings of the Final Report of the Commission of Inquiry, dated January 31, 2021, which highlighted that Indian intelligence agencies and other sources had provided advance warnings about the impending attacks. “The committee’s mandate includes examining whether adequate actions and measures were taken by the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Chief of National Intelligence (CNI), and other relevant authorities based on the prior intelligence and evaluating the sufficiency of these measures,” the PMD said in a statement on June 12, this year. The president had also given full powers to the committee headed by retired High Court judge A.N.J. De Alwis to question relevant officials and examine important documents to thoroughly investigate these matters. A compact disk containing the Final Report of the Commission of Inquiry on the 2019 bomb attacks was provided to the committee, with a Senior Assistant Secretary to the President serving as the Secretary to the Committee of Inquiry. Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Colombo acknowledged that the people have entrusted the new president with the significant responsibility of bringing about the necessary changes in the country, a task that may prove to be challenging. The Cardinal also assured the Lankan President of his “full support and blessings” in this endeavour and urged him to prioritise the needs of the poor in his efforts. On Tuesday, Dissanayake visited the Most Venerable Mahanayake Theros of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters to receive their blessings, following his visit to pay homage at the ‘Dalada Maligawa’ the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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