The International Monetary Fund said it’s looking forward to working with Sri Lanka’s newly elected leftist president, including on the latest review of the country’s $3 billion bailout package.

COLOMBO — Sri Lanka's first leftist president was sworn into office Monday vowing to restore public faith in politics but said he had no magic solution to the hardships suffered by the nation following an unprecedented economic crisis.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people.