Finally, Budget 2023 is passed amidst accusations of ‘unrealistic’ and ‘unfair’ View(s):By Sandun JayawardanaAfter a committee stage debate lasting 13 days, Parliament passed the third reading of Budget 2023 by a majority of 43 votes on Thursday (8). Several MPs who sit as independents with the opposition also voted in support of the Budget. He also appealed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to only set targets that Sri Lanka can achieve. Mr Wickramaratne reminded that Sri Lanka has already entered into 16 agreements with the IMF. Nine of the agreements were completed but Sri Lanka gave up on seven others.

Source: Sunday Times December 11, 2022 08:04 UTC