Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad engaged in discussions with Professor Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, during the 2024 International Monetary Fund/World Bank Group Annual Meetings taking place in Washington DC.
The talks revolved around the state of the global economy, anticipated future trends, and the risks posed by rising geopolitical tensions and climate change.
The meetings will proceed throughout the week, featuring interactions with the World Bank President, the IMF Managing Director, the COP 29 President, and various other bilateral engagements.