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  "title": "Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Equatorial Guinea",
  "publication": "IMF News, March 9, 2021",
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  "summary": "Press Release No. 21/64",
  "publishDate": "2021-03-09",
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      "heading": "Key points from the statement",
      "content": "- Press Release No. 21/64\n- Date: March 9, 2021\n- Location: Washington, DC\n- Quoted statement by Ms. Kristalina Georgieva:\n  - “I am very saddened by the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Equatorial Guinea following the massive explosion at a military compound. On behalf of everyone at the International Monetary Fund, I offer my deepest condolences to the people of Equatorial Guinea, especially to the families of the victims of this tragedy.”\n  - “The IMF is exploring all possible ways to support the people of Equatorial Guinea at this difficult time—building on the ongoing policy dialogue and working with the international community—and to help the country move toward more sustainable and inclusive growth.”"
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      "heading": "IMF actions and orientation",
      "content": "- The IMF is exploring all possible ways to support the people of Equatorial Guinea.\n- Support will build on the ongoing policy dialogue.\n- The IMF will work with the international community.\n- Objective: help Equatorial Guinea move toward more sustainable and inclusive growth."
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      "heading": "Media contact",
      "content": "- IMF Communications Department — MEDIA RELATIONS\n- PRESS OFFICER: Lucie Mboto Fouda\n- Phone: +1 202 623-7100\n- Email: MEDIA@IMF.org\n- Twitter: @IMFSpokesperson\n\nStatement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Equatorial Guinea; Press Release No. 21/64; March 9, 2021.\n\n---\n\n\n References\n\n- https://www.imf.org/en/about/senior-officials/bios/kristalina-georgieva\n- Republic of Equatorial Guinea 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/2021/03/09/pr2164-equatorial-guinea-statement-by-imf-managing-director-kristalina-georgieva"
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    "Press Release No. 21/64",
    "Date: March 9, 2021",
    "Location: Washington, DC",
    "Quoted statement by Ms. Kristalina Georgieva:",
    "The IMF is exploring all possible ways to support the people of Equatorial Guinea.",
    "Support will build on the ongoing policy dialogue.",
    "The IMF will work with the international community.",
    "Objective: help Equatorial Guinea move toward more sustainable and inclusive growth.",
    "IMF Communications Department — MEDIA RELATIONS",
    "PRESS OFFICER: Lucie Mboto Fouda",
    "Phone: +1 202 623-7100",
    "Email: MEDIA@IMF.org",
    "Twitter: @IMFSpokesperson",
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