Sri Lanka's Debt Talks Delay Could Stall Bailout, Impacting GDP in 2023.
Sri Lanka is facing challenges in negotiating its debt as part of a $3 billion bailout program with the IMF. If agreements on debt restructuring are delayed, the bailout program could be at risk. IMF support is crucial for Sri Lanka to access other sources of funding. The country's GDP is expected to shrink in 2023 as it works to stabilize its economy.