Addis Ababa: The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has arrived in Addis Ababa today for a two-day official visit. Upon her arrival, Georgieva met with Ethiopia’s Finance Minister, Ahmed Shide, Minister of Planning and Development, Fitsum Assefa, and Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), Mamo Mihretu.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Georgieva expressed her enthusiasm for the visit in a social media post, stating, “I am delighted to be in Ethiopia for my first visit as IMF Managing Director. And grateful for the warm welcome, excited to discuss boosting investments, jobs, and growth with our partners.” During her visit, she is expected to engage with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other senior officials to discuss the country’s economic outlook, policy priorities, and ongoing reforms.
In addition to her official meetings, Georgieva and her delegation plan to visit selected social projects and hold discussions with representatives of the private sector. These engagements aim to strengthen partnerships and explore potential areas for economic collaboration between the IMF and Ethiopia.