Statement by the IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on the Meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan
IMF News, February 10, 2019
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Bibliographic details
- Published: February 10, 2019
Press release identification and date
- Press Release No. 19/35
- February 10, 2019
- Issued by: IMF Communications Department
Meeting details
- Participant: Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Other participant: Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan
- Location: Dubai, in the context of the World Government Summit hosted by the United Arab Emirates
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- PRESS OFFICER: Olga Stankova, OStankova@imf.orga
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100
- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
Key messages from Ms. Lagarde
- “I had a good and constructive meeting with Prime Minister Khan, during which we discussed recent economic developments and prospects for Pakistan in the context of ongoing discussions toward an IMF-supported program."
- “I reiterated that the IMF stands ready to support Pakistan."
- “I also highlighted that decisive policies and a strong package of economic reforms would enable Pakistan to restore the resilience of its economy and lay the foundations for stronger and more inclusive growth."
- “As emphasized in the new government’s policy agenda, protecting the poor and strengthening governance are key priorities to improve people’s living standards in a sustainable manner.”
Policy emphasis and priorities identified
- Readiness of the IMF to provide support to Pakistan in the context of discussions toward an IMF-supported program.
- Importance of:
- Decisive policies
- A strong package of economic reforms
- Protecting the poor
- Strengthening governance
- Intended outcomes highlighted:
- Restore the resilience of Pakistan’s economy
- Lay the foundations for stronger and more inclusive growth
- Improve people’s living standards in a sustainable manner
Source: Statement by the IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on the Meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan (Press Release No. 19/35), February 10, 2019.