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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva met Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye at the Fund\u2019s headquarters for discussions on Senegal\u2019s economic policy priorities. \u201cI was delighted to welcome President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye to IMF Headquarters today and expand our constructive dialogue on Senegal\u2019s economic policy priorities,\u201d Georgieva said.<\/p>\n
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Georgieva said the IMF and Senegal were working quickly to develop a new programme supporting the country\u2019s economic and development objectives. \u201cI expressed my deep appreciation to the President and his team for our strong partnership as we work expeditiously towards a new Fund-supported programme,\u201d Georgieva said.<\/p>\n
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According to Georgieva, Senegal has made progress in strengthening the economy and improving prospects for investment, employment and economic growth.<\/p>\n
The discussions focused on reforms needed to maintain macroeconomic stability, support private-sector activity and produce social and economic benefits for Senegalese citizens. \u201cSenegal has made encouraging progress in strengthening the economy and improving the outlook for investments, jobs and growth,\u201d Georgieva said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cOur discussions reaffirmed our shared commitment to advancing reforms that support macroeconomic stability, enhance private-sector activities, and bring tangible social and economic benefits to the Senegalese people.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Georgieva welcomed Senegalese authorities\u2019 intention to seek debt treatment as part of efforts to restore sustainable public finances. \u201cI especially commend the authorities\u2019 intention to pursue a debt treatment and their determination to swiftly restore fiscal sustainability,\u201d Georgieva said.<\/p>\n
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Debt treatment could support Senegal\u2019s efforts to manage financial pressures while creating room for priority development spending and measures intended to strengthen economic growth.<\/p>\n
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The IMF said continued cooperation would focus on supporting Senegal\u2019s reform programme and wider development ambitions. \u201cWe are fully committed to supporting the authorities\u2019 reform efforts as they pursue their development ambitions,\u201d Georgieva said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI am confident that, by working together, we can deliver lasting results for the people of Senegal.\u201d<\/p>\n
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