Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Bo Li on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group (WBG).
The meeting reviewed Bahraini initiatives to achieve sustainable growth and launch an economic recovery plan after the coronavirus pandemic, which was praised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a model to be followed regionally and internationally.
The minister affirmed the prominent role of the IMF to reduce the economic and social effects of the pandemic and stimulate economic sectors.
He referred to the ongoing efforts toward achieving the objectives of the Fiscal Balance Program by 2024 to enhance the financial and economic stability in the Kingdom.
Shaikh Salman highlighted Bahrain’s leading role in digital transformation by supporting advanced digital systems in various fields.
Source: Bahrain News Agency