The AFDFM representatives participated in the Constituency Meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group

On July 4, 2022, a meeting of the Swiss Constituency of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group was held in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Swiss Constituency.

The Swiss Constituency of the IMF includes the following countries: Swiss Confederation, Polish People's Republic, Republic of Serbia, Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Azerbaijan.

The event was attended by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, Swiss Federal Chancellor and Finance Minister Ueli Maurer, as well as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Swiss National Bank Thomas Jordan.

During the event, the members of the Swiss Constituency discussed issues of cooperation and economic development of the participating countries. The main attention was paid to the prospects and challenges of the development of the global economy, the financial and trading system, sustainable development and the fight against poverty.

The members of the Swiss Constituency also participated in a seminar on the opportunities and challenges of digital and sustainable finance. The report was delivered by Anna Bjerde, Vice President of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia, and representatives of central banks and governments of the member countries of the Swiss Constituency.

From ARDFM Mr. Maulen Utegulov, Head of staff and other representatives participated in the event in offline mode.

 

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