Month: October 2015

Madam Chair, President Kim,

As I mentioned yesterday, Lebanon is very appreciative of the World Bank efforts to assist the country weather the adverse effects of the Syria crisis. We appreciate the fact that you are standing by us despite our internal issues and travails. This shows that the Bank is an ally of Lebanon in good and bad times.

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Thank you Chairman Belka for the privilege to speak to the Development Committee on behalf of the Group of 24. Congratulations for the conclusion of your very successful term as the Chairman of this body. First, let me start by commending this group for

Read More “Speech at the Development Committees in Lima, October 2015, in the Presence of UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, WB President Kim, and IMF Managing Director Lagarde.”

Ministers and Governors, Managing Director Lagarde, President Kim and distinguished colleagues, welcome to the 94^th Ministerial meeting of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development.

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