Premadasa on reserves: lands on destination through questionable path
The target for reserves when the IMF agreement ends in March 2027 is that it must be 14.2 billion. Today, we have only 7 [billion]. We have not been able to achieve even 50% of that target.
Ada Derana Sinhala Youtube Channel, speaking at a SJB event to set up a teachers' union | May 24, 2026
Posted on: 7 August, 2026
Partly True
MP Weerawansa makes spurious case against the IMF
The total export income has reduced by almost 10% this year when compared to last year. This is a huge reduction. Therefore, it is clear that the economic strategy the government is following under the guidance of the IMF is not providing a remedy to bring this patient named “the economy” - who is in the ICU - out into at least a normal ward.
Official Facebook Page of Wimal Weerawansa | April 3, 2023
Posted on: 4 May, 2023
False