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President meets IMF Managing Director

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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss vital economic matters during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

During the meeting, Ms. Georgieva and President Wickremesinghe delved into the ongoing financial sector reforms and the substantial progress made in debt restructuring initiatives, it said.

The IMF Managing Director commended the Sri Lankan Government for its effective measures in curbing inflation and nurturing a conducive environment for business growth, as well as the flourishing tourism industry.

She expressed her satisfaction with the government’s commitment to enhancing the overall economic landscape.

Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry, President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake, Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe, UN Permanent Representative Mohan Peiris and President’s Advisor Dinesh Weerakkody alongside senior officials representing both Sri Lanka and the IMF were present.

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“Online Safety Act to be amended in line with SC determination”

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Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath says the government maintains that the Online Safety Act should be amended.

However, it will be amended following a Supreme Court ruling and in line with the Supreme Court’s determinations, he said while addressing the weekly cabinet briefing today (Nov. 06).

He also said that the matter of whether to amend the current Act or to introduce a new one would be taken up in the new Parliament.

The Online Safety Act, which was established to tackle the spread of misinformation online, faces claims of constitutional inconsistencies.

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No change to Muslim Marriage & Divorce Act – Minister

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The government will not make any changes to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA), Minister Vijitha Herath said.

“No need has arisen to change the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act at this juncture either,” he added.

During the Cabinet media briefing held today (Nov. 06), he said that any Act with regard to religions will be amended only after consulting the respective religious leaders.

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CBK’s security remains unchanged – Vijitha

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Cabinet Spokesman – Minister Vijitha Herath has stated that the security detail of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has neither been removed nor reduced.

Responding to questions raised at the Cabinet media briefing today (Nov. 06), he stated that Ms. Kumaratunga still has a 57-strong security detail.

Minister Herath said that a committee has been appointed to look into the matter and once a report is provided, the Cabinet will take a decision in this regard.

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