Sitharaman Meets IMF, World Bank and EU Officials at G20 Talks
Sitharaman discussed growth, investment and payment links with IMF, World Bank and EU leaders as India sought deeper cooperation on global economic issues.
- In Asheville, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman held high-level bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting hosted by the United States.
- Sitharaman met World Bank Group President Ajay Banga to discuss infrastructure financing, where she appreciated the speedy processing of $1.5 billion in Development Policy Financing and explored leveraging MIGA guarantees.
- Separately, the Minister discussed deepening the India-EU Economic and Financial Partnership with Commissioner for Economy and Financial Affairs Valdis Dombrovskis, while exploring QR-based payment system interoperability with South Korean Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol.
- International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva met Sitharaman to review India's evolving growth trajectory and global economic outlook, where Georgieva acknowledged India's strong economic performance.
- Broadening institutional ties, the Minister met Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and the potential establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Development Bank.
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Nirmala Sitharaman, IMF chief discuss India’s growth trajectory, global economic outlook
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Asheville. Georgieva acknowledged India's strong economic performance and evolving growth trajectory. Sitharaman also met World Bank President Ajay Banga and EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis. Discussions focused on deepening economic partnerships and investments. Both leaders emphasized continued engagement for global economic resilience.
Nirmala Sitharaman meets World Bank President Ajay Banga, EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis on sidelines of G20 Meeting - The Tribune
The discussions focused on deepening economic partnerships, expanding green and infrastructural investments, accelerating private capital mobilisation, and navigating strategic global technologies and trade initiatives.
Nirmala Sitharaman meets World Bank President Ajay Banga, EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis on sidelines of G20 Meeting
The discussions focused on deepening economic partnerships, expanding green and infrastructural investments, accelerating private capital mobilisation, and navigating strategic global technologies and trade initiatives.
FM Sitharaman pushes deeper global economic ties, private capital mobilisation at G20 meetings
Asheville [US]: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pushed for deeper trade, investment and financial cooperation with key global partners during bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Asheville, with a focus on infrastructure, emerging technologies and private capital mobilisation. During her meeting with World Bank President […] ChiniMandi
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