IMF Managing Director to Visit Ethiopia for High-Level Engagements

Addis Ababa, January 30, 2025 (ENA)-The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, will undertake an official visit to Ethiopia for two days to engage in high-level discussions with the country's leadership and key stakeholders.

The visit that will be held February 8 and February 9, 2025, marks the Managing Director's first visit in Ethiopia after her appointment in 2019.

During the visit, the Managing Director will meet with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and senior government officials to discuss Ethiopia's economic outlook, policy priorities, and ongoing reforms.

The visit will also include interactions with representatives from the private sector, to exchange perspectives on the business environment and economic opportunities in Ethiopia.

In addition to these engagements, the Managing Director will visit social and development sites, according to Ministry of Finance.

This visit reaffirms the IMF's commitment to supporting Ethiopia's economic development and fostering dialogue on policies aimed at ensuring resilience, and shared and lasting prosperity.