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  "title": "Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Meeting with Kyrgyz Republic Prime Minister Sapar Isakov",
  "publication": "IMF News, February 11, 2018",
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  "summary": "Press Release No. 18/44",
  "publishDate": "2018-02-11",
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      "heading": "Meeting overview",
      "content": "- Press Release No. 18/44\n- Date: February 11, 2018\n- Participants: Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and Sapar Isakov, Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic\n- Context: Meeting held on the sidelines of a conference in Dubai"
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      "heading": "Key points from the discussion",
      "content": "- The meeting was described as \"very constructive.\"\n- Topics discussed:\n  - The Kyrgyz Republic’s recent economic developments and prospects.\n  - The importance of current reform efforts to capitalize on the country’s recent economic recovery.\n  - The opportunity to take advantage of the favorable external environment.\n- Quoted statement:\n  - “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.\n  - “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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      "heading": "IMF contact and media relations",
      "content": "- IMF Communications Department\n- MEDIA RELATIONS\n- PRESS OFFICER: Randa Elnagar, relnagar@imf.org\n- Phone: +1 202 623-7100\n- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org\n\nStatement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Meeting with Kyrgyz Republic Prime Minister Sapar Isakov, February 11, 2018\n\n---\n\n\n References\n\n- Christine Lagarde\n- Kyrgyz Republic and the IMF\n- Press Releases\n- PRESS CENTER\n- https://www.imf.org/en/home\n\nSource: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2018/02/11/pr1844-statement-by-md-on-meeting-with-kyrgyz-republic-pm-sapar-isakov"
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