IMF Spokesperson Statement on Argentina
IMF News, August 28, 2019
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- Published: August 28, 2019
Press release metadata
- Press Release No. 19/320
- Date: August 28, 2019
- Issued by: IMF Communications Department, MEDIA RELATIONS
- PRESS OFFICER: Raphael Anspach
- Phone: +1 202 623-7100
- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
- Social: @IMFSpokesperson
Summary of the spokesperson statement
- International Monetary Fund Chief Spokesperson Gerry Rice made the following statement on Argentina today:
- “An IMF staff team led by Mr. Roberto Cardarelli is returning to Washington today as previously scheduled. The team held productive talks with Finance Minister Hernán Lacunza, and BCRA President Guido Sandleris and their respective teams. IMF staff also met with Mr. Alberto Fernández and members of his economic team to exchange views on the Argentine economy.
- “Regarding the debt operation announced by the Argentine authorities today, Fund staff is in the process of analyzing them and assessing their impact. Staff understands that the authorities have taken these important steps to address liquidity needs and safeguard reserves.
- “Staff will remain in close contact with the authorities in the period ahead and the Fund will continue to stand with Argentina during these challenging times.”
Meetings and participants
- IMF staff team led by Mr. Roberto Cardarelli.
- Argentine counterparts met:
- Finance Minister Hernán Lacunza
- BCRA President Guido Sandleris
- Mr. Alberto Fernández and members of his economic team
Analytical focus and actions
- IMF staff actions described:
- Returning to Washington as previously scheduled.
- Analyzing the debt operation announced by the Argentine authorities and assessing its impact.
- Maintaining close contact with Argentine authorities in the period ahead.
Source: IMF Spokesperson Statement on Argentina, August 28, 2019.