## IMF Statement on Negotiations with Argentina

_IMF News, June 4, 2018_

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: June 4, 2018

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### Summary of Engagement
- Press Release No. 18/216
- Date: June 4, 2018
- IMF staff and the Argentine authorities "have been engaged in a very constructive and close dialogue in response to the authorities’ request for financial support for their economic plan."
- "Talks are well advanced."

### Key Messages
- The program will be "driven by the Argentine government’s priorities."
- Particular focus areas stated:
  - "protecting the most vulnerable,"
  - "strengthening the local economy in light of the recent financial market turbulence."

### Operational details and contacts
- Statement made by: Mr. Alejandro Werner, the IMF’s Director of the Western Hemisphere department.
- IMF Communications Department — MEDIA RELATIONS
- PRESS OFFICER: Raphael Anspach
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100
- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org

*Source: IMF press release (Press Release No. 18/216), June 4, 2018.*

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