The economic situation in debt-ridden Sri Lanka is gradually improving, according to the International Monetary Fund

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IMF says Sri Lanka's economic situation is improving gradually from the country's worst economic crisis two years ago. IMF says the situation in debt-stricken Sri Lanka is gradually improving. Sri Lanka has been in the throes of a two-decade economic crisis in 2009.

IMF says Sri Lanka's economic situation is improving gradually from the country's worst economic crisis two years ago. IMF says the situation in debt-stricken Sri Lanka is gradually improving. Sri Lanka has been in the throes of a two-decade economic crisis in 2009.

IMF says Sri Lanka's economic situation is improving gradually from the country's worst economic crisis two years ago. IMF says the situation in debt-stricken Sri Lanka is gradually improving. Sri Lanka has been in the throes of a two-decade economic crisis in 2009.

IMF says Sri Lanka's debt-addled economy has begun a gradual recovery. Inflation is down to 5.9% last month, IMF says. IMF: Inflation in Sri Lanka is now 5.7% and inflation is 5.8%. Sri Lanka has a long history of falling into debt.