Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Meeting with Argentina’s Economy Minister

Joi, 24 Ianuarie 2019 17:23

Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Meeting with Argentina’s Economy Minister Nicolas Dujovne and Central Bank Governor Guido Sandleris

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made the following statement today after meeting Argentina’s Economy Minister Nicolas Dujovne and Central Bank Governor Guido Sandleris on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos:

“It was a pleasure to meet with Argentina’s Finance Minister Nicolas Dujovne and Central Bank Governor Guido Sandleris today. We discussed the global economy and recent economic developments in Argentina.

“I commended Minister Dujovne and Governor Sandleris on decisive policy steps and progress thus far, which have helped stabilize the economy. Strong implementation of the authorities’ stabilization plan and policy continuity have served Argentina well, and will continue to be essential to enhance the economy’s resilience to external shocks, preserve macroeconomic stability and to bolster medium-term growth.

“I would like to reiterate the IMF’s strong support for Argentina and the authorities’ economic reform plan.”

**--the International Monetary Fund (IMF)