Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Hon. Professor Biman Prasad met with the First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, Professor Gita Gopinath, at the 2024 International Monetary Fund/World Bank Group Annual Meetings currently being held in Washington DC in the US.
Discussions focussed on the developments in the global economy, future outlook and risks emanating from escalating geopolitical tensions and climate change.
Professor Prasad thanked Professor Gopinath for the regular policy advice and technical support rendered through the IMF.
He urged the Fund to do more for small island states in the Pacific region in terms of access to climate financing and regional integration.
Meetings will continue over the week with the World Bank President, IMF Managing Director, COP 29 President and various other bilateral engagements.
Professor Prasad is accompanied by the Permanent Secretary for Finance Mr. Shiri Gounder, Nemia Dawai, Asenaca Mae and Mere Cakaunitabua from the Ministry of Finance, along with the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Mr. Ariff Ali.