(ANSA) – MILAN, APRIL 16 – The Sri Lankan stock exchange will also remain closed next week, extending a stop that has lasted since April 8, decided after the Asian country has not paid part of its foreign debts. This was announced by the Colombo Stock Exchange.
Sri Lanka is seeking immediate aid funds with talks that have also shifted to Washington, Bloomberg reports, according to which a delegation from the Asian country is seeking to have up to $ 4 billion as collateral from the International Monetary Fund. The local economy faced $ 8.6 billion in bonds this year and has suspended payments to preserve the liquidity needed for essential food and fuel imports, while strong popular protests continue. (HANDLE).
Source: Ansa
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