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Sri Lanka’s total external debt stood at USD 37.1 billion as of end of June 2025, according to the Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report 2025 released by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on Oct. 31.

Between January and June 2025, the government spent USD 1,358.9 million on external debt servicing, comprising USD 863.6 million in principal repayments and USD 495.3 million in interest payments.

The debt composition shows that 36% of the total is multilateral debt, 34% commercial debt, and 30% bilateral debt.

Among multilateral creditors, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB) together account for over 85% of total multilateral exposure.

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In terms of bilateral debt, 59% is held by non–Paris Club creditors, while 41% is owed to Paris Club members.

The report further indicates that 81% of Sri Lanka’s commercial debt comprises International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs), with the remaining consisting of Foreign Currency Term Financing Facilities (FTFFs).

(Source: Aruna)

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