KUALA LUMPUR: Discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during a bilateral meeting today focused on rebalancing global trade and strengthening the framework of international financial security.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the implementation of fiscal reforms under the Madani Economy framework was also discussed.
He said the meeting with IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva also aimed to strengthen the close and constructive relationship between Malaysia and the IMF, built through regular consultations, technical assistance, and strong policy cooperation.
“Malaysia remains committed to fiscal discipline and inclusive, sustainable economic growth, with a projected gross domestic product (GDP) growth of between 4.0 and 4.8 per cent in 2025,” he said after the meeting.
Also present at the bilateral meeting were Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, and Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
Today’s meeting was held on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits, hosted by Malaysia from Oct 26 to 28 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
— Bernama
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