Proposed domestic debt optimization strategy passed in Parliament

The Resolution on Domestic Debt Optimization was passed in Parliament with amendments a short while ago (01 July).

The Resolution on Domestic Debt Optimization was passed in Parliament with amendments a short while ago (01 July).

Accordingly, the Domestic Debt Optimization strategy was passed in Parliament with a majority of 60 votes, with 122 votes in favour and 62 votes against.

Meanwhile, the Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera has informed the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, in writing, that the Domestic Debt Optimization strategy was passed in Parliament.

A full-day special parliamentary session took place today, during which lawmakers debated the restructuring of local debt, initially proposed in a bid to achieve debt sustainability and economic recovery.