Press Release No. 19/204

Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Meeting with Argentina’s Economy Minister Nicolas Dujovne and Central Bank Governor Guido Sandleris

June 8, 2019

Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), met today with Economy Minister Nicolas Dujovne and Central Bank Governor Guido Sandleris on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Fukuoka, Japan.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Madame Lagarde issued the following statement:

“It was a pleasure to meet Minister Nicolas Dujovne and Central Bank Governor Guido Sandleris in Fukuoka today. We exchanged views on recent developments in the world economy and Argentina’s outlook.

“The authorities’ continued policy efforts have led to important progress, including on the fiscal and current accounts. The Argentine authorities and the staff team continue working on the fourth review of the Stand-By Arrangement.

“I would like to reiterate the Fund’s commitment to support Argentina’s policy efforts to address its economic challenges. Steadfast implementation of Argentina’s economic program will help further stabilize the economy and lay the ground for sustainable and inclusive growth.”