News Brief: IMF's Köhler Welcomes Remes Visit, says IMF Working Closely with Argentina

February 8, 2002


Horst Köhler, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said in Washington, D.C. today:

"I welcome and look forward to the visit of Minister Jorge Remes Lenicov next Tuesday. The reopening of the banks and the foreign exchange markets will be a good step forward. The Fund is continuing to work closely with the authorities in their efforts to formulate a comprehensive and sustainable economic program."





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