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IMF's Georgieva to Visit Andorra for First Time Since 2020 Membership

Andorra's head of government Xavier Espot will host the IMF managing director for meetings with ministers and economic stakeholders to boost cooperation and economic resilience.

Key Points

  • IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva visits Andorra on June 13, her first since 2020 membership.
  • Hosted by head of government Xavier Espot for meetings with ministers and economic stakeholders.
  • Aims to boost institutional dialogue, technical cooperation, and Andorra's economic resilience.
  • Focus on aligning economy with international governance for competitiveness.

Andorra's head of government, Xavier Espot, will host Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, on Saturday, June 13. The trip represents her first institutional visit to the Principality since Andorra's accession to the IMF in October 2020, a step that has bolstered the country's economic and financial credibility and transparency.

Government spokesperson Guillem Casal outlined the schedule at a press conference after the Council of Ministers meeting. Georgieva will hold a formal meeting with Espot, followed by a working session with Economy Minister Conxita Marsol and Finance Minister Ramon Lladós. She will also engage with Andorra's main economic stakeholders.

Casal noted that the engagements aim to deepen institutional dialogue and technical cooperation with the IMF. They will focus on advancing the alignment, resilience, and competitiveness of Andorra's economy while reinforcing ties to international economic governance bodies.

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