The deal has been nearly a year in the making and a lifeline for the country that has billions of dollars in loans.

Foreign minister Ali Sabry told the BBC the government will raise funds by restructuring state-owned enterprises and privatising the national airline. 

However, analysts warned Sri Lanka still faces a tough road ahead. 

The country’s economy has been hit hard by the pandemic, rising energy prices, and populist tax cuts.

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