Press Release No. 16/458

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Congratulates Antonio Guterres on Appointment as UN Secretary General

October 13, 2016

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today:

“I would like to express my wholehearted congratulations to Antonio Guterres for his selection today by the General Assembly to serve as the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations. His proven leadership, both within and outside the United Nations system, and extensive experience in international relations will be vital for the United Nations in rising to meet the many challenges it faces and in supporting member states achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

“I look forward to working with him in the years to come and enabling a continued strong and effective partnership between the IMF and the United Nations.”