Swarnim Wagle heads to Bangkok for World Bank, IMF meetings

Summary

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle is traveling to Bangkok for the annual World Bank Group and IMF meetings, where he will hold more than 16 bilateral and multilateral engagements. Nepal is expected to seek support for reconstruction, infrastructure development, investment and macroeconomic stability.

Key Points
  • Swarnim Wagle will depart for Bangkok on Tuesday to attend the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund annual meetings.
  • He is scheduled for more than 16 bilateral and multilateral engagements focused on Nepal’s economic priorities.
  • The talks are expected to cover development financing, post-disaster reconstruction and economic recovery.
  • Nepal is seeking support for infrastructure development, investment and macroeconomic stability.
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