Bangkok:Finance Minister Falih Sari highlighted the necessity of bolstering cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to manage economic changes.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Sari is engaged in a series of meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, during the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group. These discussions aim to strengthen partnerships with international financial institutions to support Iraq’s reform efforts.

During a meeting with Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the IMF, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Sari discussed critical aspects of Iraq’s fiscal and monetary policies. He underscored the financial pressures facing the country and the importance of enhancing cooperation with the IMF, utilizing its expertise to address economic variables.

Azour expressed the IMF’s readiness to assist Iraq in addressing the financial crisis caused by tensions in the Middle East. He emphasized the need for solutions that match the magnitude of the challenges Iraq faces.