Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Meeting with Kyrgyz Republic Prime Minister Sapar Isakov
IMF News, February 11, 2018
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- Published: February 11, 2018
Meeting overview
- Press Release No. 18/44
- Date: February 11, 2018
- Participants: Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and Sapar Isakov, Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic
- Context: Meeting held on the sidelines of a conference in Dubai
Key points from the discussion
- The meeting was described as "very constructive."
- Topics discussed:
- The Kyrgyz Republic’s recent economic developments and prospects.
- The importance of current reform efforts to capitalize on the country’s recent economic recovery.
- The opportunity to take advantage of the favorable external environment.
- Quoted statement:
- “Prime Minister Isakov and I had a very constructive meeting, during which we discussed the Kyrgyz Republic’s recent economic developments and prospects. I highlighted the importance of the current reform efforts as an opportunity to capitalize on the country’s recent economic recovery and take advantage of the favorable external environment.
- “The Kyrgyz Republic and the Fund have a long history together and we stand ready to continue to support the country and its people.”
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Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Meeting with Kyrgyz Republic Prime Minister Sapar Isakov, February 11, 2018