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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Call with Sri
Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe
March 6, 2023

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen spoke with Sri Lankan President
Ranil Wickremesinghe. During their meeting, Secretary Yellen expressed support for Sri Lanka’s
steps towards an IMF-supported program to advance economic reform and achieve a strong and
durable recovery. The Secretary welcomed Sri Lanka’s commitments to transparency and
comparable treatment for all bilateral official and private creditors.