IMF / ECUADOR MINISTER OF FINANCE VISIT

15-Dec-2022 00:02:07
Ecuador’s Minister of Finance Pablo Arosemena visited IMF Headquarters. He met with the Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, to celebrate Ecuador’s completion of the Extended Fund Facility-supported program – the first completion in two decades. IMF
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STORY: IMF / ECUADOR MINISTER OF FINANCE VISIT
TRT: 2:07
SOURCE: IMF
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATS

DATELINE: 14 DECEMBER 2022, WASHINGTON DC
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1. Wide shot, Ecuador Minister of Finance, Pablo Arosemena, arrives at IMF Headquarters
2. Wide shot, greeting from IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva
3. Various shots, Kristalina Georgieva and Pablo Arosemena in conference room with officials
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director:
“I'm pleased to share very good news for Ecuador. Today, our Executive Board approved the final review of Ecuador's fund supported program. The first completion of an IMF program in two decades and a remarkable achievement at a particularly challenging time. It helps build the foundation of a more resilient economy and further protecting the most vulnerable people. I would like to congratulate the Ecuadorian authorities for their relentless work to achieve the success of the program. We will continue to work closely so we can build on this success in the future.”
5. Wide shot, Kristalina Georgieva and Pablo Arosemena saying goodbye
STORYLINE
Ecuador’s Minister of Finance Pablo Arosemena visited IMF Headquarters on Wednesday (15 Dec). He met with the Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, to celebrate Ecuador’s completion of the Extended Fund Facility-supported program – the first completion in two decades.
The program has helped Ecuador mitigate the socioeconomic effects of the pandemic and other external shocks, maintain macroeconomic stability.
“I'm pleased to share very good news for Ecuador. Today, our Executive Board approved the final review of Ecuador's fund supported program. The first completion of an IMF program in two decades and a remarkable achievement at a particularly challenging time. It helps build the foundation of a more resilient economy and further protecting the most vulnerable people. I would like to congratulate the Ecuadorian authorities for their relentless work to achieve the success of the program. We will continue to work closely so we can build on this success in the future,” said Georgieva.
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