The Yemeni Prime Minister discusses with the deputy director of the International Monetary Fund for cooperation relations – the seventh day

The Yemeni Prime Minister, Dr. Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, discussed with the Deputy Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund, Nigel Clark, joint cooperation relations, based on the results of the talks held in Washington during the month of January, and to build on them to enhance the prospects for partnership.

During a phone call, according to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba Net), the two sides discussed mechanisms to intensify effective cooperation to support the vision and priorities of the Yemeni government, including the economic recovery and stability plan for the period 2025-2026, which was presented to the fund, and what it can also do to mobilize support from international partners, and facilitate access to funds and development loans.

It was agreed to enhance joint cooperation frameworks, take into account the requests submitted by the Yemeni government in accordance with the priorities and deal with them and open new windows for the partnership, in addition to focusing on mobilizing support for the economic recovery plan, and supporting the reforms undertaken by the government.

The Yemeni Prime Minister urged the International Monetary Fund to develop a program dedicated to his country similar to the programs offered to countries affected by the conflict, in order to achieve economic stability, rebuild institutions, and enhance the ability to withstand long -term.

He stressed the acceleration of the consultations of Article 4 to evaluate the Yemeni economy and identify priority implemented policies, in addition to exploring emergency financing options and facilitated facilities necessary to fill financial gaps and stimulate donor support.

In turn, the deputy director of the International Monetary Fund affirmed the Fund’s interest in working with the Yemeni government and taking its observations and priorities into consideration … noting the reform measures taken by the Yemeni government at the financial and critical levels, and its plans to achieve economic stability, and to ensure joint work to support the economic recovery plan.

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