A general view shows the Chinese-funded project for the port city in Colombo on November 23, 2024. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)

A general view shows the Chinese-funded project for the port city in Colombo on November 23, 2024. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)

A general view shows the Chinese-funded project for the port city in Colombo on November 23, 2024. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)

A general view shows the Chinese-funded project for the port city in Colombo on November 23, 2024. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)

A general view shows the Chinese-funded project for the port city in Colombo on November 23, 2024. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer leaves after a press conference in Colombo on November 23, 2024. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer speaks during a press conference in Colombo on November 23, 2024. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer speaks during a press conference in Colombo on November 23, 2024. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP) (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)