Ethiopian delegation led by Finance Minister, Ahmed Shede held discussion with the officials World Bank, International Monitory Fund (IMF) and the International Finance Cooperation (IFC) in Washington.

The delegation met the officials of these international financial institutions on the side line of the World Bank and IMF Spring Meeting.

During the occasion, important briefing related to recent and current situations, economy, financing and partnerships that are important to Ethiopia’s development are discussed, according to Ethiopian Ambassador to the USA, Seleshi Bekele.

Governor of National Bank of Ethiopia, Mamo Mihretu was among the Ethiopian delegation members.

The World Bank and International Monetary Fund’s spring meetings kicked off on Monday in Washington D.C.

The meeting brought central bankers, ministers of finance and development, parliamentarians, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations and academics.

The participants will discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness during their week-long meeting.

Also featured are seminars, regional briefings, press conferences, and many other events focused on the global economy, international development, and the world’s financial system.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency