TIRANA, April 15 /ATA/ – The latest economic developments and Albania’s economic reform progress was the highlight of discussions the Finance and Economy Minister Anila Denaj held on the sidelines of Spring Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the United States of America.
Albanian delegation was represented by the Finance and Economy Minister Anila Denaj and the Governor of the Bank of Albania Gent Sejko, who held meetings with senior officials of the two international financial institutions.
Finance Minister Denaj met with the WB’s Vice President Muller, IFC Vice President Baker, WB’s Vice President and Treasurer Huang, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Zhang, Director of the European Department at the International Monetary Fund, Thomsen, as well as IMF and WB Executive Directors Fanizza and Pagano (BB). A series of other meetings with senior officials of the two international institutions were held.
Talks focused on the latest economic developments and reform progress in Albania.
The two institutions hailed the positive momentum the Albanian economy is experiencing in terms of growth and expanding employment, which distinguishes it from other countries in the region, and the overall international situation. Emphasis was put on creating right conditions for continued reforms and their sustainability.
The two international institutions expressed readiness to provide technical and financial assistance to support reforms launched by the Albanian government.
The Spring Meetings bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, parliamentarians, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations and academics to discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness.
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