By Uditha JayasingheCOLOMBO (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout on Saturday but warned that the South Asian economy remains vulnerable.

IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the third review of Sri Lanka’s economic reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fun

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who heads the National People's Power (NPP), affirmed his administration's commitment to continue the IMF bailout programme initiated by the previous government.

The International Monetary Fund's latest review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout highlights both emerging recovery signs and continued economic vulnerabilities. With a focus on completing debt restructuring and responsible fiscal policy,

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout on Saturday but warned that the South Asian economy remains vulnerable.

Sri Lanka's new leader on Thursday backed a controversial IMF bailout, marking a U-turn from his election pledge to renegotiate the deal secured by his predecessor.