“We Lost Our Careers, Now People Will Lose The Country” – Shehan Semasinghe

Sri Lanka's economic recovery remains one of the most debated topics in the country. In this episode of Insight, former State Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe reflects on the difficult decisions taken during the 2022 economic crisis, the IMF-backed reform programme, debt restructuring, tax increases, and the political cost of stabilising the economy. He also shares his views on the current government's economic management, the pressure on the Sri Lankan rupee, rising fuel prices, market confidence, and whether Sri Lanka risks falling into another crisis. Key topics discussed: • Sri Lanka's recovery after the 2022 economic collapse • IMF reforms and debt restructuring • Why taxes were increased • The Economic Transformation Bill • Pressure on the Sri Lankan rupee • Fuel prices and inflation • Market confidence and investor sentiment • Concerns about debt repayments from 2028 • The future of Sri Lanka's economy Subscribe to Insight for in-depth conversations on economics, politics, business, and policy. #SriLanka #Economy #IMF #ShehanSemasinghe #DebtRestructuring #Rupee #SriLankanEconomy #InsightNews #EconomicCrisis #Politics