Minister of Finance of the World Bank: The government is determined to reform Iraqi monetary policies
Minister of Finance of the World Bank: The government is determined to reform Iraqi monetary policies
2-19-2024
Baghdad – 964
The Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, said on Monday that the government is determined to pursue structural reforms related to financial and monetary policies and to maximize the role of the private sector in development, during a meeting with the Director of the Financial Management Project at the World Bank, Winston Cole, and members of the delegation accompanying him.
The Ministry stated in a statement, a copy of which was received by the 964 Network:
Today, Monday, Minister of Finance, Ms. Taif Sami Muhammad, received Winston Cole, Director of the Financial Management Project at the World Bank, and members of the accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, aspects of relations between Iraq and the World Bank were reviewed, especially in light of the existing cooperation program to complete the implementation of economic reforms adopted by the Iraqi government.
In this regard, the Minister of Finance expressed appreciation for the fruitful partnership between the two sides, stressing the Iraqi government’s keenness to continue it, and the positive climate it provides for all investors and global financial markets regarding the Iraqi economy, stressing at the same time the Iraqi government’s determination to continue promoting structural reforms related to financial and monetary policies and maximizing The role of the private sector in development.
For his part, Cole stressed the World Bank’s aspiration to continue the distinguished cooperation relations with Iraq and its support for its economic reforms, praising the performance of the Iraqi economy and the flexibility and resilience it has shown in the face of the negative repercussions resulting from global economic fluctuations, and stressing the Bank’s continued strengthening of joint work with the Iraqi government to improve overall indicators. For the economy, deepening the participation of the private sector and completing the ongoing development work.
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