That process is making very good progress. Rajapaksa had started the IMF negotiations after refusing to tap the global lender for support.With assurances from creditors, the 2.9 billion dollar facility could get the IMF board approval in March, officials said.
It has suffered defections with members forming other electoral alliances.After Rajapaksas ouster, Sri Lankas Parliament elected then-Acting President and six-time former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the new head of the State.
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