ISLAMABAD: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde has congratulated Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on the completion of country’s IMF-supported economic reform programme.
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“Pakistan has achieved a great deal over the past three years, and I congratulate you and your colleagues on the completion of your IMF-supported economic reform programme which helped restore macroeconomic stability and strengthen economy’s resilience,” IMF managing director said in a letter addressed to the PM Nawaz.
Lagarde, who recently visited Pakistan, said that she was encouraged that PM Nawaz planned to continue pushing ahead with reforms to facilitate a deeper structural transformation of the economy and set it on a path of higher and more inclusive growth. The IMF will be ready to support Pakistan in its endeavors in any way possible, she assured.
Referring to her recent visit, she said, “It was a pleasure for me to visit Pakistan and meet with you and your economic team. I truly enjoyed my first visit to Pakistan and the engaging conversations we have had about the progress and future direction of your economic reform programme.” “Allow me to express my gratitude for your hospitality, and the excellent cooperation between Pakistan and IMF,” she added.
