International Monetary Fund

WASHINGTON - National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Governor Jorgovanka Tabakovic, who is also Serbia's Governor to the IMF, attended a meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) on Friday.

The meeting of the IMF advisory body was held in Washington as part of the current IMF/World Bank Group Spring Meetings.

WASHINGTON - At a Washington investor meeting, Serbian Finance Minister Sinisa Mali spoke with representatives of the top US and international companies and investment funds.

Mali, who is in Washington for the IMF/World Bank Group Spring Meetings, gave a presentation of Serbia's economic performance and opportunities for investing in the country.

In a recent interview with BTA, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, emphasized the importance for Bulgaria to seize the opportunity to adopt the euro, stressing that it is achievable with the right political will.

The spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are due to open Tuesday, with two clear objectives: help countries combat climate change, and assist the most indebted nations.

BELGRADE - A Serbian delegation comprised of National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Governor Jorgovanka Tabakovic, Serbian Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali and their aides will attend the IMF-World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington from April 15 through 20.

Tabakovic is also Serbia's governor to the IMF.

Bulgaria's Kristalina Georgieva has been appointed for a second term at the helm of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Administrative Board of the IMF announced today that Georgieva's reappointment was reached "by consensus," a testament to her sterling reputation and the trust she has garnered from member nations.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi begins his third term this week buoyed by massive fresh financing, but experts say the road out of economic crisis will still be long and arduous.

Sisi won December's presidential election with 89.6 percent of the vote, standing against three unknowns.

BELGRADE - Discussions between an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission and a delegation of the Republic of Serbia were completed on Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) said in a statement, noting that "macroeconomic outturns under the programme remain strong, with growth recovering, a solid fiscal position, ongoing disinflation, record-high FX reserves and a strong labour market." <

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with an IMF mission on Monday to discuss capital investments and financing for projects as part of investment plans related to the Leap Into The Future - Serbia 2027 growth programme.

The International Monetary Fund's executive board has confirmed it will disburse $880 million to Ukraine in the third phase of a $15.6 billion aid package to support the country's war-torn economy.