Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday held a virtual meeting with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and discussed various issues, including the impact of rising commodity prices on world economy. They also had a discussion on the 16th General Review of Quotas scheduled to be completed by 2023 and the need to ensure that under-representation of emerging markets and developing economies is addressed.
"FM Smt. @nsitharaman & Ms. @KGeorgieva, both expressed concern at diminishing focus & global supply of #Covid19 vaccines. FM highlighted India's achievement in successfully administering 1.79 bn doses while at the same time supplying 162.9 mn doses to countries in need," the finance ministry said in a series of tweets.
Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman held a conversation in virtual mode with Ms. @KGeorgieva, Managing Director, IMF @IMFNews . (1/7) pic.twitter.com/D6VokVRgau
— Ministry of Finance (@FinMinIndia) March 11, 2022
They spoke about the issue of global supply chains being affected, commodity prices rising and the possible effects on the world economy, it added.
The ministry said Sitharaman Georgieva suggested that the key question remains on the control of inflation while balancing needs for growth. Both also discussed the priorities for the IMF Spring Meetings in Washington DC and G20 Presidency. The ministry said, "India looks forward to engaging with the IMF for its upcoming G20 Presidency in 2023."
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