📈 Sri Lanka to Co-Host 2026 Asian Regional Debt Management Conference 🇱🇰

Sri Lanka has secured Cabinet approval to co-host the prestigious 2026 Asian Regional Debt Management Conference at the end of May. • This annual event, organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is a vital platform for debt managers and financial officials from member countries. • The conference aims to strengthen regional public debt management, foster international cooperation, and explore innovative approaches to fiscal governance. • Spanning four to five days, it will feature technical workshops on debt management operations, risk mitigation, and capacity-building initiatives. • Participation is expected from ministries of finance, central banks, and debt management offices across Asia, promoting knowledge exchange and best practices. • President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, also the Finance Minister, proposed the initiative, emphasizing its strategic importance for enhancing bilateral and regional relationships.