The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, arrived in Marrakech on Friday afternoon, leading an IMF delegation to participate in the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the IMF, scheduled from October 09 to 15.
Georgieva’s arrival at Marrakech-Menara International Airport was met with a warm welcome from Morocco’s Minister of Economy & Finance, Nadia Fettah Alaoui. Expressing her delight to be in Morocco for the meetings, Georgieva described the country as “magnificent” and its people as strong and resilient.
“We are together here in Morocco to show our solidarity with this country that holds a special place in my heart,” she told the press.
Highlighting the significance of the IMF/WB Annual Meetings, Minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui emphasized that “Morocco today welcomes the Gotha of world finance with the hospitality that is the hallmark of our country.” These meetings, returning to African soil after a 50-year absence, provide a crucial platform to address major global issues, she noted.
“Morocco is honored to be hosting this major event, despite the earthquake that struck several regions of the Kingdom,” she stressed.
According to organizers, this event will convene approximately 14,000 participants from around the world, including some 4,500 representatives from 189 delegations, officially led by finance ministers and central bank governors.The Meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss global economic issues, development challenges and financing policies against a backdrop of slowdown exacerbated by rising geopolitical tensions.
The WB/IMF Annual Meetings will feature side-events to discuss issues such as the energy crisis, climate change, migration, international cooperation, post-Covid recovery and global political and economic fragmentation.
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