By Uditha JayasingheCOLOMBO (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout on Saturday but warned that the South Asian economy remains vulnerable.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who heads the National People's Power (NPP), affirmed his administration's commitment to continue the IMF bailout programme initiated by the previous government.

IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the third review of Sri Lanka’s economic reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fun

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout, releasing another $333 million. While economic recovery signs surface, the nation must finalize debt restructuring to continue progress.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout on Saturday but warned that the South Asian economy remains vulnerable.

Sri Lanka's new leader on Thursday backed a controversial IMF bailout, marking a U-turn from his election pledge to renegotiate the deal secured by his predecessor.

Sri Lanka’s new NPP Government on Saturday got the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approval for a staff-level agreement to secure the fourth tranche of the nearly USD 3 billion bailout facility.   “Once the review is approved by the IMF management and completed by the IMF executive board,

The International Monetary Fund has approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout, providing an additional $333 million in funding. Despite signs of economic recovery, the IMF warns that the country's economy remains vulnerable.