Statement by Managing Director Christine Lagarde on the Explosion in the IMF’s Paris Office
IMF News, March 16, 2017
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- Published: March 16, 2017
Incident summary
- Press Release No. 17/85
- Date: March 16, 2017
- Location referenced: IMF's Paris office
- Reported consequence: caused injuries to one of our staff
Statement by Managing Director Christine Lagarde
- “I have been informed about the explosion in the IMF's Paris office, which caused injuries to one of our staff. I have been in touch with the office, and my compassion goes to the colleagues there.
- “I condemn this cowardly act of violence and reaffirm the IMF's resolve to continue our work in line with our mandate. We are working closely with the French authorities to investigate this incident and ensure the safety of our staff.”
IMF response and actions
- IMF leadership engaged directly with the Paris office.
- The IMF is working closely with the French authorities to investigate the incident and ensure the safety of staff.
- Institutional stance: condemnation of the act and reaffirmation to continue work in line with IMF mandate.
Media contact
- IMF Communications Department
- MEDIA RELATIONS
- PRESS OFFICER: Wiktor Krzyzanowski
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100
- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
Source: Statement by Managing Director Christine Lagarde on the Explosion in the IMF’s Paris Office (Press Release No. 17/85, March 16, 2017).